Cymbiola aulica aulica - Rare XL Size - Exceptional GEM Collector Specimen Taxidermy wall mount - Cymbiola aulica aulica - 113 mm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1
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Specimen Cymbiola aulica aulica, an exceptionally large GEM-quality shell measuring 113 mm, from Siasi Island in the Sulu Archipelago, a rare XL size.
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Description from the seller
An exquisite centerpiece for high-end collections: a flawless Cymbiola aulica aulica in impressive size and top color.
This noble volute shell captivates with its rare size of 113 mm and the highest quality grade GEM. The shell is in absolutely perfect condition: The high-gloss parietal shield is flawless, the aperture undamaged, and the distinctive fiery-red zigzag pattern is preserved with extreme contrast.
Product details at a glance
• Scientific name: Cymbiola aulica aulica (Sowerby I, 1825)
• Family: Volutidae (volutes)
• Quality / Preservation: GEM (Absolutely perfect, highly glossy, without chips or flaws).
• Size: 113 mm (Splendid, fully grown collector size).
• Morphology: Elegant, heavy shell with pronounced shoulder spines. The coloration shows the coveted, intense red-orange on a cream-colored base.
Origin & Habitat
• Locality: Siasi Island, Sulu Archipelago, Celebes Sea (Philippines).
• Habitat: Lives in the shallow subtidal on sandy bottoms near coral reefs. This specimen was retrieved undamaged by local divers by hand.
Shipping as insured package via DHL only within the EU
SKU Oberdiek - Cymbiola aulica aulica
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautical Mollusks, 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.
Translated by Google TranslateAn exquisite centerpiece for high-end collections: a flawless Cymbiola aulica aulica in impressive size and top color.
This noble volute shell captivates with its rare size of 113 mm and the highest quality grade GEM. The shell is in absolutely perfect condition: The high-gloss parietal shield is flawless, the aperture undamaged, and the distinctive fiery-red zigzag pattern is preserved with extreme contrast.
Product details at a glance
• Scientific name: Cymbiola aulica aulica (Sowerby I, 1825)
• Family: Volutidae (volutes)
• Quality / Preservation: GEM (Absolutely perfect, highly glossy, without chips or flaws).
• Size: 113 mm (Splendid, fully grown collector size).
• Morphology: Elegant, heavy shell with pronounced shoulder spines. The coloration shows the coveted, intense red-orange on a cream-colored base.
Origin & Habitat
• Locality: Siasi Island, Sulu Archipelago, Celebes Sea (Philippines).
• Habitat: Lives in the shallow subtidal on sandy bottoms near coral reefs. This specimen was retrieved undamaged by local divers by hand.
Shipping as insured package via DHL only within the EU
SKU Oberdiek - Cymbiola aulica aulica
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautical Mollusks, 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
Cymbiola aulica aulica - Rare XL Size - Exceptional GEM Collector Specimen
Scientific name
Cymbiola aulica aulica
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Sulu Archipelago
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
2010
Weight
0 g
Height
113 mm
Width
0 mm
Depth
0 mm
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