Mauritia histrio (51 mm

Scientific name: Mauritia histrio (Gmelin, 1791) – in the German-speaking world known as Theater-Kauri, Harlequin Porcelain Snail, or Geschichtskauri. Origin & Localities: Western Indian Ocean; this outstanding piece comes from the waters around the island nation of Mauritius. This provenance is highly valued among collectors, as specimens from this region often develop a particularly contrasting, deep brown to almost black speckling at the edges. Habitat: Shallow coral reefs, lagoons, and rocky intertidal zones at depths of 1 to 10 meters. The animals live largely concealed in crevices or beneath massive coral blocks and are predominantly nocturnal to graze on algal growth. Size & Condition: 51 mm – an excellent, typical and fully matured size for this species. Condition GEM (Absolute Museum- and Peak-Quality): a flawless specimen with a mirror-like enamel gloss on the dorsal surface, perfectly intact siphonal ends and perfectly preserved, dark brown basel teeth. Free from any storage marks or growth defects. SKU Oberdiek Cypraea histrio 50

Estimate:£125.63

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