Map cowrie (Cypraea mappa) | Splendid specimen, 73 mm | Locality: Bantayan, Philippines Skeleton - Cypraea mappa - 0 mm - 0 mm - 73 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
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Specimen: Landkarten-Kauri (Cypraea mappa), a pristine 73 mm example from Bantayan, Philippines, dating to 1982, with original authenticity and exzellent natural porcelain gloss and a distinctive back line feature.
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Your highlights at a glance:
Species: Cypraea mappa / Leporicypraea mappa (Map Cowry)
Size: 73 mm (Excellent collector and cabinet size)
Locality: Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines
Condition: Excellent, natural porcelain sheen
Features: Well-defined, contrasting dorsal pattern and distinctive basal spots
Background & Special Features:
Cowries (Cypraeidae) are among the most sought-after collectibles. The flawless sheen is produced by the living animal, whose mantle fully encloses the shell, protecting it from wear. This specimen was collected in the clean, coral-rich waters around Bantayan Island, Philippines. Typical for this species is the lighter longitudinal line on the back, where the two mantle lobes meet in life – a completely individual fingerprint of nature.
Perfect for:
- Discerning conchology and scientific collections
- Exclusive display in vitrines and cabinet exhibitions
- An elegant and lasting natural gift
Oberdiek: Cypraea mappa - Bantavan
TAGS: crabs, shell, snails, maritime, nautical, Nautilus, sea, water, collection
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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 TranslateYour highlights at a glance:
Species: Cypraea mappa / Leporicypraea mappa (Map Cowry)
Size: 73 mm (Excellent collector and cabinet size)
Locality: Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines
Condition: Excellent, natural porcelain sheen
Features: Well-defined, contrasting dorsal pattern and distinctive basal spots
Background & Special Features:
Cowries (Cypraeidae) are among the most sought-after collectibles. The flawless sheen is produced by the living animal, whose mantle fully encloses the shell, protecting it from wear. This specimen was collected in the clean, coral-rich waters around Bantayan Island, Philippines. Typical for this species is the lighter longitudinal line on the back, where the two mantle lobes meet in life – a completely individual fingerprint of nature.
Perfect for:
- Discerning conchology and scientific collections
- Exclusive display in vitrines and cabinet exhibitions
- An elegant and lasting natural gift
Oberdiek: Cypraea mappa - Bantavan
TAGS: crabs, 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
Map cowrie (Cypraea mappa) | Splendid specimen, 73 mm | Locality: Bantayan, Philippines
Scientific name
Cypraea mappa
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Philippines
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
73 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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