Tonnidae Collectible Specimen Sea Shell Malea ringens shell – Baja California, Mexico - Height: 102.5 mm - Width: 76.5 mm- 97 g - (1)
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Specimen of Malea ringens Swainson, 1822, a Tonnidae sea shell from Baja California, Mexico, with dimensions 102.5 × 76.5 × 68.5 mm and a weight of 97 g.
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Authentic specimen of Malea ringens (Swainson, 1822), belonging to the family Tonnidae, sourced from Baja California, Mexico, a region renowned for the presence of large tropical gastropods.
The shell presents a globose and well-balanced morphology, with a moderately elevated spire and a wide final whorl that gives volume and solidity to the whole. The surface is characterized by regular, wide, rounded spiral ridges, creating a continuous rhythmic effect, typical of the species. The growth lines are clearly visible and attest to natural and progressive development.
Coloration develops on delicate shades of cream, ivory, and beige, with slight pinkish hues following the contours of the ridges, lending depth and visual harmony. The aperture is wide, with a well-formed outer lip and a smooth, glossy inner surface, with warmer cream-amber tones. The siphonal canal is short and open, in line with the characteristics of the family.
With a size of 102.5 mm, this specimen falls into a very interesting range for collectors, being well proportioned and representative of the species. Ideal for shell collectors and for those who wish to add to their collection a specimen belonging to one of the most iconic families among the large marine gastropods.
Natural specimen, untreated, in good overall condition.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateAuthentic specimen of Malea ringens (Swainson, 1822), belonging to the family Tonnidae, sourced from Baja California, Mexico, a region renowned for the presence of large tropical gastropods.
The shell presents a globose and well-balanced morphology, with a moderately elevated spire and a wide final whorl that gives volume and solidity to the whole. The surface is characterized by regular, wide, rounded spiral ridges, creating a continuous rhythmic effect, typical of the species. The growth lines are clearly visible and attest to natural and progressive development.
Coloration develops on delicate shades of cream, ivory, and beige, with slight pinkish hues following the contours of the ridges, lending depth and visual harmony. The aperture is wide, with a well-formed outer lip and a smooth, glossy inner surface, with warmer cream-amber tones. The siphonal canal is short and open, in line with the characteristics of the family.
With a size of 102.5 mm, this specimen falls into a very interesting range for collectors, being well proportioned and representative of the species. Ideal for shell collectors and for those who wish to add to their collection a specimen belonging to one of the most iconic families among the large marine gastropods.
Natural specimen, untreated, in good overall condition.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Tonnidae Collectible Specimen Sea Shell
Mineral form
Malea ringens shell – Baja California, Mexico
Weight
97 g
Country of origin
Mexico
Height
102.5 mm
Width
76.5 mm
Depth
68.5 mm
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