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Specimen Chicoreus asianus mit Operculum, a 55 mm miniature Muricidae shell in good condition from Taiwan and dated 1971, includes the original operculum.
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Description from the seller
Scientific name: Chicoreus asianus (Kuroda, 1942) – in English-speaking regions known as the Asian Murex.
Product details & quality
Size: 55.0 mm (Excellent, rarely offered dwarf form / miniature specimen – fully developed, but clearly below the usual size average of 80–120 mm).
Quality: GEM (Absolute top condition for an exhibit from this family. The typical, leaf-like frilly spines (varices) along the shell are completely undamaged. No breaks on the fragile, elongated siphonal canal or the delicate lip).
Special feature: Includes original, horn-like operculum (cap)! The presence of the biologically matching cap clearly elevates this specimen above standard shells.
Origin & finding data
Region: Western Pacific area (endemic to deeper waters of southern Japan, eastern China, Taiwan to Vietnam).
Habitat: Sublittoral on rocky substrates, usually at depths from 20 to over 70 meters. The animals are typically recovered as valuable bycatch by local fishermen using lobster or crab pots.
Biology & life habits
The Asian Murex belongs to the diverse family of spiny snails (Muricidae).
Shell characteristics: The species is notable for its massive whorls, crossed by fine chocolate-brown spiral lines and conspicuous dark tubercles. The characteristic spines are flat, often leaf-like, and primarily serve to protect against predators and to stabilize the animal on the seabed. The aperture shines in pure porcelain white.
Lifestyle: Chicoreus asianus lives as a carnivore. As with many Muricidae, it uses acidic secretions to bore holes into the shells of bivalves, barnacles, or other gastropods along with its radula to reach their flesh.
Shipping as insured package via DHL only within the EU
SKU divers/ohne- Chicoreus asianus m.O.
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nudibranch? (note: original German term was "Nautsich Muscheln"), 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.
Translated by Google TranslateScientific name: Chicoreus asianus (Kuroda, 1942) – in English-speaking regions known as the Asian Murex.
Product details & quality
Size: 55.0 mm (Excellent, rarely offered dwarf form / miniature specimen – fully developed, but clearly below the usual size average of 80–120 mm).
Quality: GEM (Absolute top condition for an exhibit from this family. The typical, leaf-like frilly spines (varices) along the shell are completely undamaged. No breaks on the fragile, elongated siphonal canal or the delicate lip).
Special feature: Includes original, horn-like operculum (cap)! The presence of the biologically matching cap clearly elevates this specimen above standard shells.
Origin & finding data
Region: Western Pacific area (endemic to deeper waters of southern Japan, eastern China, Taiwan to Vietnam).
Habitat: Sublittoral on rocky substrates, usually at depths from 20 to over 70 meters. The animals are typically recovered as valuable bycatch by local fishermen using lobster or crab pots.
Biology & life habits
The Asian Murex belongs to the diverse family of spiny snails (Muricidae).
Shell characteristics: The species is notable for its massive whorls, crossed by fine chocolate-brown spiral lines and conspicuous dark tubercles. The characteristic spines are flat, often leaf-like, and primarily serve to protect against predators and to stabilize the animal on the seabed. The aperture shines in pure porcelain white.
Lifestyle: Chicoreus asianus lives as a carnivore. As with many Muricidae, it uses acidic secretions to bore holes into the shells of bivalves, barnacles, or other gastropods along with its radula to reach their flesh.
Shipping as insured package via DHL only within the EU
SKU divers/ohne- Chicoreus asianus m.O.
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nudibranch? (note: original German term was "Nautsich Muscheln"), 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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Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Chicoreus asianus 55mm GEM with operculum | Asian spiny snail Murex rarity
Scientific name
Chicoreus asianus mit Operculum
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Taiwan
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1971
Weight
0 g
Height
55 mm
Width
0 mm
Depth
0 mm
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