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Specimen Siphocypraea problematica (61 mm) from the Caloosahatchee Formation, Florida, USA, an original GEM fossil in good condition.

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Art: Siphocypraea problematica (Heilprin, 1886) – Extinct fossil cowrie species

Special feature: Distinctive comma-shaped depression (siphonal canal) at the posterior end

Size: 61 mm (excellent, stately size for this fossil species)

Origin: Florida, USA (South Florida)

Stratigraphy: Caloosahatchee Formation

Age: Pliocene to early Pleistocene (approx. 1.8 – 2.5 million years old)

Quality: Absolute top quality (GEM) – exceptionally well-preserved shell, excellent preservation of details and aperture for a fossil specimen.

Collector value: Very high; Siphocypraea is among the most sought-after fossil genera worldwide. In GEM preservation a rare highlight


SKU - oberdiek - Siphocypraea problematica

TAGS: crabs Mollusk snails maritime nautical nautilus sea water collection

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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Art: Siphocypraea problematica (Heilprin, 1886) – Extinct fossil cowrie species

Special feature: Distinctive comma-shaped depression (siphonal canal) at the posterior end

Size: 61 mm (excellent, stately size for this fossil species)

Origin: Florida, USA (South Florida)

Stratigraphy: Caloosahatchee Formation

Age: Pliocene to early Pleistocene (approx. 1.8 – 2.5 million years old)

Quality: Absolute top quality (GEM) – exceptionally well-preserved shell, excellent preservation of details and aperture for a fossil specimen.

Collector value: Very high; Siphocypraea is among the most sought-after fossil genera worldwide. In GEM preservation a rare highlight


SKU - oberdiek - Siphocypraea problematica

TAGS: crabs Mollusk snails maritime nautical nautilus sea water collection

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
After 2000
Specimen
Siphocypraea problematica (61mm) - Caloosahatchee Pliocene Florida - Exceptional GEM Fossil
Scientific name
Siphocypraea problematica
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
U.S.
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
61 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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