Tiger cowry with a rare pattern: Cypraea tigris (72 mm) – flawless one-of-a-kind (GEM) from Tanzania Skeleton - Cypraea tigris - 0 mm - 0 mm - 72 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
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Specimen of Cypraea tigris (Tiger Cowrie) from Zanzibar, about 72 mm, GEM quality in original/official condition, dating to 1982.
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Description from the seller
A fascinating collectible for lovers of unique whims of nature.
These Tiger Cowries (Cypraea tigris) impress with their extraordinary and irregular patterning, clearly deviating from the classic speckling. At 72 mm, the perfectly proportioned shell displays a mirror-smooth, undamaged enamel layer. The deep, natural porcelain luster showcases the rare pigmentation on the dorsum of the shell to perfection, making this snail a true one-off for any display case.
Origin
This authentic specimen comes from the warm, current-rich waters off the coast of Tanzania (East Africa). The region in the Indian Ocean is known to ConchyloLogy experts for repeatedly producing colorfully and pattern-diverse color forms and anomalies in the cowrie fauna.
Product details
Type: Tiger Cowrie with Pattern Anomaly (Cypraea tigris var.)
Size: approx. 72 mm (classic, fully developed collector size)
Quality grade: GEM (absolute top condition; flawless base, perfect teeth, no scratches or shell flaws)
Color: Unusually distributed spot and line pattern on a light ground; pure white underside
Special feature: 100% natural shell with a unique drawing and pristine natural sheen.
Oberdiek: Cypraea tigris Tanzania
TAGS: crab mollusk snails maritime nautical nautilus sea water collection
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 TranslateA fascinating collectible for lovers of unique whims of nature.
These Tiger Cowries (Cypraea tigris) impress with their extraordinary and irregular patterning, clearly deviating from the classic speckling. At 72 mm, the perfectly proportioned shell displays a mirror-smooth, undamaged enamel layer. The deep, natural porcelain luster showcases the rare pigmentation on the dorsum of the shell to perfection, making this snail a true one-off for any display case.
Origin
This authentic specimen comes from the warm, current-rich waters off the coast of Tanzania (East Africa). The region in the Indian Ocean is known to ConchyloLogy experts for repeatedly producing colorfully and pattern-diverse color forms and anomalies in the cowrie fauna.
Product details
Type: Tiger Cowrie with Pattern Anomaly (Cypraea tigris var.)
Size: approx. 72 mm (classic, fully developed collector size)
Quality grade: GEM (absolute top condition; flawless base, perfect teeth, no scratches or shell flaws)
Color: Unusually distributed spot and line pattern on a light ground; pure white underside
Special feature: 100% natural shell with a unique drawing and pristine natural sheen.
Oberdiek: Cypraea tigris Tanzania
TAGS: crab mollusk snails maritime nautical nautilus sea water collection
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
Tiger cowry with a rare pattern: Cypraea tigris (72 mm) – flawless one-of-a-kind (GEM) from Tanzania
Scientific name
Cypraea tigris
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Zanzibar
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
72 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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