Cymbiola vespertilio (70 mm, top-condition GEM) – an outstandingly drawn top-grade specimen of the Taxidermy wall mount - Cymbiola vespertilio - 7 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1

Scientific name: Cymbiola vespertilio (Linnaeus, 1758) – in the German-speaking world known as the bat-winged volute sea snail or bat volute. Its subspecies name vespertilio (Latin for bat) refers to the dark, wing-like ribbing on the shell.

Origin & Localities: Philippines; this top‑tier collectible comes from the shallow coral- and sandy areas around Samar Island. This region is renowned among malacologists for enormous variability and particularly sharply delineated patterns in this species.

Habitat: A predatory inhabitant of shallow water zones. The animals live on sand, mud, and coral bottoms at depths of 1 to 20 meters – often near seagrass beds. They are nocturnal and bury themselves completely in sediment during the day.

Size & Condition: 70 mm – an excellent, fully mature and perfectly proportioned cabinet-size specimen. Condition GEM (Absolute museum- and top-quality): For this species, undamaged specimens are highly sought after. Since the animals inhabit shallow water and areas near breakers, shells often show beach wear or broken shoulder spines. This beauty is completely flawless, with sharp, perfectly formed spines, a razor-edged outer lip, and a impeccably preserved surface luster.

SKU Oberdiek Cymbiola vespertilio 50

TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautical Shells, Snails, Collectible, Rare