Cypraea talpa

Photograph taken by Hans Tibboel taken in Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar

Comment from the photographer: Fanforest Pinnacle

Photo Information

Photographer
Hans Tibboel
Location
Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar
Species name
Cypraea talpa
Verified by
"This species is commonly known as the Mole Cowrie. Both these individuals have their mantle lobes extended so the shells are completely hidden."
Comment from Richard Willan
This species is commonly known as the Mole Cowrie. Both these individuals have their mantle lobes extended so the shells are completely hidden.
Camera
Canon PowerShot A620
Taken on
25 May 2007 10:57:31 am
Posted
15 years ago
Updated
5 months ago

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EXIF Information

Camera
Canon PowerShot A620
Date and Time
2007:04:25 10:57:31
Exposure Time
1/60
Exposure Bias
0/3
Focal Length
7300/1000 mm
Horizontal Resolution
1800000/10000 dpi
Vertical Resolution
1800000/10000 dpi
Aperture
f/8.0
Exposure Mode
Auto exposure
Metering Mode
Pattern
Flash
Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
White Balance
Auto white balance
Color Space
sRGB
Software
Adobe Photoshop CS2 Windows

Scientific Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassGastropoda
SubclassProsobranchia
OrderSorbeoconcha
FamilyCypraeidae
SpeciesCypraea talpa