Mauritia histrio (51 mm, top-condition GEM) – An exquisite cabinet piece of the 'Theater-Kauri' Taxidermy wall mount - Cypraea histrio - 5.1 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1
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Specimen Mauritia histrio (Cypraea histrio), 51 mm, GEM condition, from Mauritius, year 1980.
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Scientific name: Mauritia histrio (Gmelin, 1791) – in the German-speaking world known as the Theatre Cowrie, Harlequin Porcelain Cowrie, or History Cowrie.
Origin & Localities: Western Indian Ocean; this superb specimen originates 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, dark brown to almost black shading at the margins.
Habitat: Shallow coral reefs, lagoons and rocky tidal zones at depths of 1 to 10 meters. The animals live very hidden in crevices or beneath massive coral blocks and are predominantly nocturnal in order to graze on algal growth.
Size & Preservation: 51 mm – An excellent, typical and fully mature size for this species. Condition GEM (Absolute Museum and pinnacle quality): A flawless specimen with a mirror-like enamel gloss on the dorsum, completely undamaged siphonal end and perfectly preserved, dark brown basal teeth. Free from any storage traces or growth defects.
SKU Oberdiek Cypraea histrio 50
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautical shells, Snails, Collectible, Rare
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We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany.
We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
Translated by Google TranslateScientific name: Mauritia histrio (Gmelin, 1791) – in the German-speaking world known as the Theatre Cowrie, Harlequin Porcelain Cowrie, or History Cowrie.
Origin & Localities: Western Indian Ocean; this superb specimen originates 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, dark brown to almost black shading at the margins.
Habitat: Shallow coral reefs, lagoons and rocky tidal zones at depths of 1 to 10 meters. The animals live very hidden in crevices or beneath massive coral blocks and are predominantly nocturnal in order to graze on algal growth.
Size & Preservation: 51 mm – An excellent, typical and fully mature size for this species. Condition GEM (Absolute Museum and pinnacle quality): A flawless specimen with a mirror-like enamel gloss on the dorsum, completely undamaged siphonal end and perfectly preserved, dark brown basal teeth. Free from any storage traces or growth defects.
SKU Oberdiek Cypraea histrio 50
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautical shells, Snails, Collectible, Rare
Seller's Story
We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany.
We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
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Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Mauritia histrio (51 mm, top-condition GEM) – An exquisite cabinet piece of the 'Theater-Kauri'
Scientific name
Cypraea histrio
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Mauritius
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1980
Weight
0 g
Height
5.1 cm
Width
0 mm
Depth
0 mm
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