Exclusive collector's spiny snail: Chicoreus miyokoae (55 mm, top-condition GEM) – An absolute Taxidermy wall mount - Pterynotus loebbeckei miyokoae - 5.5 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 480 - € 530
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Exclusive collector’s Chicoreus miyokoae (Pterynotus loebbeckei miyokoae), a 55 mm deep-sea Muricidae specimen from Balut Island, Mindanao, Philippines, in cabinet‑grade GEM condition with intact, wings and siphonal canal and delicate pink‑orange coloration.
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Scientific name: Chicoreus miyokoae (Kosuge, 1979) – previously 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 Gulf of Davao. These deep-sea islands are world-famous for recovering 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 substantial depths of 150 to 250 meters on the edge of underwater slopes.
Size & Condition: 55 mm – An excellent, fully mature cabinet-size for this extremely delicate species. Condition GEM (Absolute museum and top-quality): For deep-sea spindle snails an absolute rarity, as the wing-like, delicate fronds (varices) are often damaged during capture. This piece possesses perfectly intact, wavy-winged fronds, 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
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.
Translated by Google TranslateScientific name: Chicoreus miyokoae (Kosuge, 1979) – previously 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 Gulf of Davao. These deep-sea islands are world-famous for recovering 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 substantial depths of 150 to 250 meters on the edge of underwater slopes.
Size & Condition: 55 mm – An excellent, fully mature cabinet-size for this extremely delicate species. Condition GEM (Absolute museum and top-quality): For deep-sea spindle snails an absolute rarity, as the wing-like, delicate fronds (varices) are often damaged during capture. This piece possesses perfectly intact, wavy-winged fronds, 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
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
Exclusive collector's spiny snail: Chicoreus miyokoae (55 mm, top-condition GEM) – An absolute
Scientific name
Pterynotus loebbeckei miyokoae
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Philippines
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1980
Weight
0 g
Height
5.5 cm
Width
0 mm
Depth
0 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
