Top collector's piece: Cantharus melanostomus (C. melanostoma) – 60 mm – GEM quality (Black-mouthed Skeleton - cantharus melanostoma - 0 mm - 0 mm - 60 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
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Specimen Cantharus melanostomus (60 mm), GEM quality, original, in good condition, originating from the Philippines.
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Product description & Scientific data
Scientific name: Cantharus melanostomus (G. B. Sowerby I, 1825).
Common name: Schwarzmund-Becher (English: Black-mouthed Goblet).
Quality grade: GEM (flawless shell with no visible damage; perfect whorls, apex and outer lip).
Size: 60 mm (6.0 cm). A 60 mm specimen is a sizeable large example.
The average size of the species is usually 40–50 mm, although giant specimens can reach up to 76–100 mm in exceptional cases.
Special feature: The standout characteristic of this species is the deep dark brown to jet-black coloration of the columella and the inner lip, which contrasts strongly and attractively with the otherwise lighter aperture and the creamy-brown banded shell surface.
Family: Pisaniidae (spindle snail relatives / formerly Buccinidae).
Origin & Habitat
Geographic origin: Indo-Pacific (commonly found from the waters around India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia to Vietnam, South China and the Philippines).
Habitat: A marine snail species that is usually collected in shallow water or by local divers at depths of 15 to 30 meters on sandy and rocky bottoms.
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SKU - Oberdiek - Cantharus melanostoma 100
TAGS: Crustacean Shell 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.
Translated by Google TranslateProduct description & Scientific data
Scientific name: Cantharus melanostomus (G. B. Sowerby I, 1825).
Common name: Schwarzmund-Becher (English: Black-mouthed Goblet).
Quality grade: GEM (flawless shell with no visible damage; perfect whorls, apex and outer lip).
Size: 60 mm (6.0 cm). A 60 mm specimen is a sizeable large example.
The average size of the species is usually 40–50 mm, although giant specimens can reach up to 76–100 mm in exceptional cases.
Special feature: The standout characteristic of this species is the deep dark brown to jet-black coloration of the columella and the inner lip, which contrasts strongly and attractively with the otherwise lighter aperture and the creamy-brown banded shell surface.
Family: Pisaniidae (spindle snail relatives / formerly Buccinidae).
Origin & Habitat
Geographic origin: Indo-Pacific (commonly found from the waters around India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia to Vietnam, South China and the Philippines).
Habitat: A marine snail species that is usually collected in shallow water or by local divers at depths of 15 to 30 meters on sandy and rocky bottoms.
Sale and shipping via DHL only within the EU
SKU - Oberdiek - Cantharus melanostoma 100
TAGS: Crustacean Shell 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
Top collector's piece: Cantharus melanostomus (C. melanostoma) – 60 mm – GEM quality (Black-mouthed
Scientific name
cantharus melanostoma
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Philippines
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
60 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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