Giant of its kind: Conus magus (61mm) from the Philippines Taxidermy wall mount - Conus magus - 6.1 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1

Giant of its kind: Conus magus (61mm) from the Philippines Taxidermy wall mount - Conus magus - 6.1 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1 #1.0
Giant of its kind: Conus magus (61mm) from the Philippines Taxidermy wall mount - Conus magus - 6.1 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1 #1.0
Giant of its kind: Conus magus (61mm) from the Philippines Taxidermy wall mount - Conus magus - 6.1 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1 #2.1
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Giant of its kind: Conus magus (61mm) from the Philippines Taxidermy wall mount - Conus magus - 6.1 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1 #4.3
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One Conus magus specimen measuring 61 mm from the Philippines, dating to 1979, in good condition.

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Scientific name: Conus magus Linnaeus, 1758
Author: Described by the founder of modern taxonomy, the Swedish naturalist Carl von Linné in 1758 (Conus magus Linnaeus, 1758).
German name: Magician cone snail or wizard cone.
Family: Conidae (cone snails).
Origin: Philippines (Indo-Pacific region).
Size comparison: At 61 mm (6.1 cm) the shell is a true giant! The species is extremely variable, but on average usually remains between 35 and 50 mm in size. Pieces over the magical 60 mm threshold are rare and highly sought after by collectors.
Medical significance / Life form: This species is scientifically famous. From the potent venom of this fish-eating snail was developed the analgesic ziconotide (Prialt), which is several times more potent than morphine.
Location: Albay Gulf, Philippines

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SKU Oberdiek Conus magus

TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautical shells, 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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Scientific name: Conus magus Linnaeus, 1758
Author: Described by the founder of modern taxonomy, the Swedish naturalist Carl von Linné in 1758 (Conus magus Linnaeus, 1758).
German name: Magician cone snail or wizard cone.
Family: Conidae (cone snails).
Origin: Philippines (Indo-Pacific region).
Size comparison: At 61 mm (6.1 cm) the shell is a true giant! The species is extremely variable, but on average usually remains between 35 and 50 mm in size. Pieces over the magical 60 mm threshold are rare and highly sought after by collectors.
Medical significance / Life form: This species is scientifically famous. From the potent venom of this fish-eating snail was developed the analgesic ziconotide (Prialt), which is several times more potent than morphine.
Location: Albay Gulf, Philippines

Shipping via DHL insured
Sale only within the EU

SKU Oberdiek Conus magus

TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautical shells, 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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Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Giant of its kind: Conus magus (61mm) from the Philippines
Scientific name
Conus magus
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Philippines
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1979
Weight
0 g
Height
6.1 cm
Width
0 mm
Depth
0 mm
GermanyVerified
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Objects sold
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