Exclusive collector's kauri: Mauritia arabica immanis (65 mm, condition F++) – Rare color variant Taxidermy wall mount - Mauritia arabica immanis - 6.5 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1
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Specimen Mauritia arabica immanis (65 mm) in F++ condition from Madagascar, year 1980, a rare golden colour variant with warm gold-toned infusion under the arabesque pattern.
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Scientific name: Mauritia arabica immanis (F. A. Schilder & M. Schilder, 1939) – also known as Cypraea arabica immanis. In the German-speaking world referred to as the Large Arabian porcelain snail.
Characteristic (color form): This exquisite specimen captivates with a rare, warm gold tint ("Golden/Aureous Infusion") on the dorsal surface. Instead of the usual gray-cream base tone, honey to golden-yellow nuances flow under the delicate arabesque line pattern. This gives the shell an exceptionally warm radiance and makes it a true centerpiece in any specialized collection.
Origin & Localities: Western Indian Ocean; collected on the outer reefs of southeast Madagascar (Region Toliara / Fort Dauphin).
Habitat: Principally in surf-rich tidal zones and shallow reef plateaus (1 to 12 meters depth), hidden beneath massive coral blocks.
Size & Condition: 65 mm – a superbly proportioned, typical shell size for this African giant subspecies. Condition F++ (Fine plus plus): An excellent cabinet piece with excellently preserved baselack. Minimal, natural growth features or tiny irregularities at the siphonal terminus identify it as an authentic, live-collected natural product, but do not diminish the glossy overall impression in the display case.
SKU Oberdiek Cypraea immanis 50
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautisch Muscheln, 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 arabica immanis (F. A. Schilder & M. Schilder, 1939) – also known as Cypraea arabica immanis. In the German-speaking world referred to as the Large Arabian porcelain snail.
Characteristic (color form): This exquisite specimen captivates with a rare, warm gold tint ("Golden/Aureous Infusion") on the dorsal surface. Instead of the usual gray-cream base tone, honey to golden-yellow nuances flow under the delicate arabesque line pattern. This gives the shell an exceptionally warm radiance and makes it a true centerpiece in any specialized collection.
Origin & Localities: Western Indian Ocean; collected on the outer reefs of southeast Madagascar (Region Toliara / Fort Dauphin).
Habitat: Principally in surf-rich tidal zones and shallow reef plateaus (1 to 12 meters depth), hidden beneath massive coral blocks.
Size & Condition: 65 mm – a superbly proportioned, typical shell size for this African giant subspecies. Condition F++ (Fine plus plus): An excellent cabinet piece with excellently preserved baselack. Minimal, natural growth features or tiny irregularities at the siphonal terminus identify it as an authentic, live-collected natural product, but do not diminish the glossy overall impression in the display case.
SKU Oberdiek Cypraea immanis 50
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautisch Muscheln, 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 kauri: Mauritia arabica immanis (65 mm, condition F++) – Rare color variant
Scientific name
Mauritia arabica immanis
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Madagascar
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1980
Weight
0 g
Height
6.5 cm
Width
0 mm
Depth
0 mm
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