Cypraea moneta are found in Hawaii though fairly rare. I haven't heard
of a C. annulus being found in Hawaii including fossils. Would anyone
have a reason for C. annulus not making it here while C. moneta did?
C. obvelata is listed in Rice Price List, and other places, often as a
subspecies. It is essentially a C. annulus with extensive lateral
callus. As both types are found in the same place at the same time, it
shouldn't qualify as a subspecies. It is a form or variation at least.
Is there any base for it being a full species: the mantle seems to be
the same?
Aloha,
Wes