Best Cassidae
The Bull's Mouth Helmet (Cypraecassis rufa), also known as the Red-mouthed Stromb or Cameo Shell, is a large marine gastropod found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around Madagascar and East Africa. The species features a thick, heavy shell that can reach 15-20 cm in length, with a reddish-...
Cassis cornuta, commonly known as the Horned Helmet, is a large marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cassidae, native to the Indo-Pacific region. It possesses a heavy, thick shell with distinctive horn-like projections, making it one of the largest members of its family. The species is carnivorous...
Cassis tuberosa, the King Helmet, is a large marine gastropod in the family Cassidae found throughout the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean waters. The species features a robust, heavy shell with a broad lip and rounded body whorl. Like other helmet snails, it is carnivorous and preys on echinoderms....
The Queen Helmet is a large sea snail inhabiting the western Atlantic Ocean, distinguished by its highly prized shell frequently used for traditional cameo carving.
The Scotch Bonnet is a medium-sized sea snail recognized as the official state shell of North Carolina, designated in 1965 for its distinctive grid pattern.
