Cymatium femorale 55mm GEM | Rare Dwarf-winged Triton Shell §§ NO RESERVE §§ Skeleton - Cymatium femorale - 0 mm - 0 mm - 55 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
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Specimen Cymatium femorale, 55 mm, GEM condition, original/offiziell, from the Bahamas, year 1982.
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Description from the seller
Scientific name: Cymatium femorale (Linnaeus, 1758) – in the German-speaking world known as the Winged Triton or Square Triton shell, in English as Angular Triton.
Product details & quality
Size: 55.0 mm (Rare dwarf size / Dwarf specimen! The regular average size is about 80–150 mm. Specimens around 55 mm in mature, perfect form are hardly available on the market).
Quality: GEM (Absolute top condition. The distinctive wing-like knot ridges (varices) and the fragile, slightly curved siphonal canal are completely undamaged. No beach wear, outstanding natural luster).
Special feature: Perfectly developed shell aperture (lip) despite the small dimensions.
Origin & collecting data
Region: Western Atlantic & Caribbean (main occurrences range from South Florida through the Bahamas and the West Indies to Brazil)
Habitat: Shallow-water areas, sandy bottoms, mollusk banks and reef lagoons in depths from the tidal zone to about 50 meters.
Biology & life habits
The Winged Triton belongs to the family of triton shells (Cymatiidae / Ranellidae). It is one of the most visually striking representatives of its family:
Shell characteristics: The spiral whorls form a distinctive, almost triangular “terrace” structure. Each whorl carries prominent axial ribs with thick knots, giving the aperture a jagged, wing-like appearance. The coloration typically ranges from creamy white, through yellow, to deep orange or brown tones.
Lifestyle: The snail is predatory (carnivorous). With the help of its powerful radula (rasp tongue) it pries open the shells of other invertebrates. Its diet mainly includes bivalves (two-shelled mollusks) as well as echinoderms such as starfish and sea urchins.
Color variability: The coloration is highly variable, ranging from whitish-gray to deep black, usually interspersed with attractive, spiral bands in brown, yellow or white.
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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 TranslateScientific name: Cymatium femorale (Linnaeus, 1758) – in the German-speaking world known as the Winged Triton or Square Triton shell, in English as Angular Triton.
Product details & quality
Size: 55.0 mm (Rare dwarf size / Dwarf specimen! The regular average size is about 80–150 mm. Specimens around 55 mm in mature, perfect form are hardly available on the market).
Quality: GEM (Absolute top condition. The distinctive wing-like knot ridges (varices) and the fragile, slightly curved siphonal canal are completely undamaged. No beach wear, outstanding natural luster).
Special feature: Perfectly developed shell aperture (lip) despite the small dimensions.
Origin & collecting data
Region: Western Atlantic & Caribbean (main occurrences range from South Florida through the Bahamas and the West Indies to Brazil)
Habitat: Shallow-water areas, sandy bottoms, mollusk banks and reef lagoons in depths from the tidal zone to about 50 meters.
Biology & life habits
The Winged Triton belongs to the family of triton shells (Cymatiidae / Ranellidae). It is one of the most visually striking representatives of its family:
Shell characteristics: The spiral whorls form a distinctive, almost triangular “terrace” structure. Each whorl carries prominent axial ribs with thick knots, giving the aperture a jagged, wing-like appearance. The coloration typically ranges from creamy white, through yellow, to deep orange or brown tones.
Lifestyle: The snail is predatory (carnivorous). With the help of its powerful radula (rasp tongue) it pries open the shells of other invertebrates. Its diet mainly includes bivalves (two-shelled mollusks) as well as echinoderms such as starfish and sea urchins.
Color variability: The coloration is highly variable, ranging from whitish-gray to deep black, usually interspersed with attractive, spiral bands in brown, yellow or white.
Shipping via insured DHL
Sales and shipping only within the EU
SKU- diverse / without Cymatium femorale
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
Cymatium femorale 55mm GEM | Rare Dwarf-winged Triton Shell §§ NO RESERVE §§
Scientific name
Cymatium femorale
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
The Bahamas
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
55 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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