Top-down view of a Cypraecassis rufa shell, showing its detailed spiral apex and reddish-brown grid-like patterns against a blue background.
Side view of the Bullmouth Helmet shell, highlighting its high, domed shape and knobby ridges.
Back view of the helmet shell, displaying the intricate texture and glossy finish of its dorsal side.
Angled side profile focusing on the thick, flared outer lip of the Cypraecassis rufa shell.
Close-up view of the shell's aperture (mouth), showing the vibrant orange color and distinct teeth on the lip.
A hand holding the large Bullmouth Helmet shell, giving a sense of its size, with the orange aperture visible.
Top-down view of a Cypraecassis rufa shell, showing its detailed spiral apex and reddish-brown grid-like patterns against a blue background.
Side view of the Bullmouth Helmet shell, highlighting its high, domed shape and knobby ridges.
Back view of the helmet shell, displaying the intricate texture and glossy finish of its dorsal side.
Angled side profile focusing on the thick, flared outer lip of the Cypraecassis rufa shell.
Close-up view of the shell's aperture (mouth), showing the vibrant orange color and distinct teeth on the lip.
A hand holding the large Bullmouth Helmet shell, giving a sense of its size, with the orange aperture visible.

Select Bullmouth Helmet Shell (Cypraecassis rufa) - 7" x 5.25"

$79.95 USD

The Select Bullmouth Helmet Shell (Cypraecassis rufa) is a vibrant and architectural specimen, celebrated for its fiery orange aperture and intricate lattice-like surface texture. This specific shell features a distinctively high dorsal ridge and the classic thick, tooth-lined outer lip that defines the species. It is an ideal choice for adding a pop of natural color to a bookshelf, desk, or coastal vignette.

  • Measures approximately 7” x 5.25”

  • Scientific Name: Cypraecassis rufa

  • Features a stunning contrast between the mottled back and bright orange mouth

  • A durable, heavy shell perfect for display or sketching studies

With its bold coloration and classic silhouette, this Bullmouth Helmet is a striking example of tropical marine beauty.