Luria pulchra


Luria pulchra is a species of sea snail, a cowry, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae, the cowries.

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognized :Luria pulchra akabensis Luria pulchra pulchra Luria pulchra sinaiensis Heiman & Mienis, 2000

Description

L. pulchra is superficially similar to L. lurida. L.pulchra is less swollen, smoother, glossier, and lighter in color.

Distribution

This species is distributed in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba, the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf and along Eritrea.