Lyncina carneola (Linnaeus, 1758)
Carnelian cowry, 25mm

There were specimens of Lyncina carneola on many of our Solomon Islands night dives, including sites in the Russells, Floridas, Savo, and Guadalcanal itself. This species is also common in the Marshall Islands.

Created 28 July 2010

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