Collector's snail Strombius raninus / Taxidermy full body mount - F+++ - 6.5 cm - 0 cm - 0 cm - Non-CITES species
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Specimen: Sammlerschnecke Strombius raninus, scientific name F++, size 65 mm, origin Asia, year 2024, condition good.
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Strombus raninus, also known as "Frog conch", belongs to the family Strombidae, a group of sea snails known for their distinctive shells and their prominence in many tropical seas.
General information:
Family: Strombidae
Species: marine snail (marine gastropods)
Size: This specimen measures 65 mm, making it an attractive size for collectors.
Quality: F+++ – This indicates that the specimen is of excellent quality, with minimal or no visible flaws, making it especially valuable to collectors.
Habitat and distribution:
Origin: Strombus raninus is widespread in tropical and subtropical waters, particularly in the Caribbean and western Atlantic.
Habitat: This snail species typically lives in shallow, sandy sea floors near coral reefs, where it feeds on algae and detritus.
Features:
Shell: The shells of Strombus species are often artfully crafted and popular with collectors for their beauty and unique shape.
Uses: In addition to their aesthetic appeal, these snails are also used in jewelry making and as decorative objects.
The value of Strombus raninus can vary, depending on size, condition, and rarity of the specimen. Collectors and sea-life enthusiasts value this snail for its beauty as well as its maritime origin.
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SKU Strombus raninus SI-M-HH
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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 TranslateStrombus raninus, also known as "Frog conch", belongs to the family Strombidae, a group of sea snails known for their distinctive shells and their prominence in many tropical seas.
General information:
Family: Strombidae
Species: marine snail (marine gastropods)
Size: This specimen measures 65 mm, making it an attractive size for collectors.
Quality: F+++ – This indicates that the specimen is of excellent quality, with minimal or no visible flaws, making it especially valuable to collectors.
Habitat and distribution:
Origin: Strombus raninus is widespread in tropical and subtropical waters, particularly in the Caribbean and western Atlantic.
Habitat: This snail species typically lives in shallow, sandy sea floors near coral reefs, where it feeds on algae and detritus.
Features:
Shell: The shells of Strombus species are often artfully crafted and popular with collectors for their beauty and unique shape.
Uses: In addition to their aesthetic appeal, these snails are also used in jewelry making and as decorative objects.
The value of Strombus raninus can vary, depending on size, condition, and rarity of the specimen. Collectors and sea-life enthusiasts value this snail for its beauty as well as its maritime origin.
Shipping via DHL
Sale and shipping only within the EU
SKU Strombus raninus SI-M-HH
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
Collector's snail Strombius raninus /
Scientific name
F+++
Country of origin
Asia
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
2024
Weight
0 g
Height
6.5 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
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