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Posted: Jan 15 2007

Macrocypraea cervus (Linnaeus, 1771),  Atlantic Deer Cowrie

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M. cervus is the most common Cypraeidae found in Florida. It is found along the entire east coast of Florida in offshore waters. In the Keys, it is found in shallow water as well.

Bahia Honda Key, Florida Keys. Via SCUBA at 25' 113 mm:

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