Cymbiola vespertilio (70 mm, top-condition GEM) – Outstandingly patterned top specimen §§ NO Taxidermy wall mount - Cymbiola vespertilio - 7 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1

Scientific name: Cymbiola vespertilio (Linnaeus, 1758) – in the German-speaking world known as the bat-winged volute snail or bat-winged volute. Its species name vespertilio (Latin for bat) refers to the dark, wing-like notch pattern on the shell.

Origin & Localities: Philippines; this premier specimen comes from the flat coral- and sand-covered areas around Samar Island. This region is known among malacologists for enormous variability and especially sharply delineated patterns of this species.

Habitat: A predatory inhabitant of shallow water zones. The animals live on sand, mud, and coral bottoms at depths of 1 to 20 meters – often near seagrass beds. They are nocturnal and bury themselves completely in the sediment during the day.

Size & Conservation: 70 mm – an excellent, fully mature and perfectly proportioned cabinet-size specimen. Condition GEM (Absolute Museum- and Spitzenqualität): For this species in undamaged condition, highly sought-after. As these animals dwell in shallow water and near the breakers, shells often show beach wear or broken shoulder spines. This splendid piece is completely flawless, with sharp-edged, perfectly developed spines, a razor-sharp outer lip, and a impeccably preserved surface gloss.

SKU Oberdiek Cymbiola vespertilio 51

TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautical, Maritime, Nautical Snails, Snails, Collectible, Rare