Exotic Personidae: The Bizarre Evolution of a Coveted Collectible Snail Taxidermy wall mount - Distorsio reticularis - 8.2 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1
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Specimen: Exotische Personidae: Die bizarre Evolution einer begehrten Sammlerschnecke; Scientific name: Distorsio reticularis; found in 2009 off Bohol in the Central Philippines at depths of 60–120 m; shell about 8.2 cm and in good condition.
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This specific specimen was found, according to the label, in 2009 in the region of Bohol Island (Central Philippines, Visayan Sea). It was recovered by a local fisherman from a depth of about 60 to 120 meters with a dragnet over soft substrate or rubble. At a size of 8.2 cm, it is described as a “nice large specimen.”
Scientific name: Distorsio reticularis (Linnaeus, 1758).
Features: The shells are spindle-shaped, inflated, and exhibit a coarse sculpture with axial and spiral ribs. Characteristic is the eponymous distorted or irregular aperture with strong teeth on the lips.
Distribution: This species is widely distributed throughout the Indo-Pacific, from the Persian Gulf to Japan, the Philippines, and Australia.
Habitat: They live in tropical waters, often in coral reefs, at depths of about 10 to 100 meters.
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SKU Oberdiek Distorsio reticularis
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautical, 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.
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This specific specimen was found, according to the label, in 2009 in the region of Bohol Island (Central Philippines, Visayan Sea). It was recovered by a local fisherman from a depth of about 60 to 120 meters with a dragnet over soft substrate or rubble. At a size of 8.2 cm, it is described as a “nice large specimen.”
Scientific name: Distorsio reticularis (Linnaeus, 1758).
Features: The shells are spindle-shaped, inflated, and exhibit a coarse sculpture with axial and spiral ribs. Characteristic is the eponymous distorted or irregular aperture with strong teeth on the lips.
Distribution: This species is widely distributed throughout the Indo-Pacific, from the Persian Gulf to Japan, the Philippines, and Australia.
Habitat: They live in tropical waters, often in coral reefs, at depths of about 10 to 100 meters.
Sale and insured shipping via DHL within the EU
SKU Oberdiek Distorsio reticularis
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautical, 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
Exotic Personidae: The Bizarre Evolution of a Coveted Collectible Snail
Scientific name
Distorsio reticularis
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Philippines
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
2009
Weight
0 g
Height
8.2 cm
Width
0 mm
Depth
0 mm
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