Exclusive collector's spiny snail: Chicoreus miyokoae (55 mm

Scientific name: Chicoreus miyokoae (Kosuge, 1979) – formerly often classified as Pterynotus loebbeckei ssp. miyokoae. Internationally highly valued as Miyoko Murex. Origin & Localities: Philippines; this exquisite piece comes from the deep-water zones around Balut Island (Mindanao) or from the Davao Gulf. These deep-sea islands are world-renowned for the recovery of these spectacular Muricids using special deep-sea nets (tangle nets). Habitat: A true deep-sea dweller. The species lives on mud-, sand-, and rocky substrates at considerable depths of 150 to 250 meters at the edge of underwater ledges. Size & Condition: 55 mm – An excellent, fully mature cabinet-grade size for this extremely delicate species. Condition GEM (Absolute museum- and top-quality): For deep-sea murexes, a absolute rarity, as the wing-like, delicate frills (varices) are often damaged during capture. This piece possesses perfectly intact, wavy-winged frills, a flawlessly developed siphonal canal, and an undamaged, delicate aperture without any breaks. The typically pale pink to salmon-orange pigmentation is perfectly preserved. SKU Oberdiek Pterynotus loebbeckei 50

Estimate:£377.33

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