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All auctions / Ethnographical / Cymbiola vespertilio GEM 89mm (Bat Volute) – Top size
Scientific name: Cymbiola vespertilio (Linnaeus, 1758) Family: Volutidae (Whorl snails) Quality / Condition: GEM (Absolutely flawless specimen, perfect shell lip, undamaged protoconch, no growth defects) Size: 8.9 cm (89 mm) – Outstanding size for this species! Origin / Provenance: Samar, Philippines (with exact locality data) Description: For sale is an exceptionally large and flawless prize specimen of the “Bat volute snail” (Cymbiola vespertilio). With a notable length of 8.9 cm, this shell already belongs to the Giant Size forms of this species, which on average usually reach only 5 to 7 cm. The shell features an extremely high-contrast, zigzag patterning in characteristic brown and beige tones on a light background. The pronounced, bat-like shoulder spines (spine development) are perfectly formed and show no damage. The aperture is glossy and flawless. A scientifically valuable collection piece in rare cabinet-size with precise provenance from Samar Island, Philippines. SKU: Oberdiek Volutidae Cymbiola vespertilio 70 Sale and shipping via DHL only within the EU
Estimate:£127.23
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