Rare Mandarin siphon snail (Penion mandarinus) | Exclusive collector's piece | Size 73 mm Skeleton - Penion mandarinus - 0 mm - 0 mm - 73 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
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Specimen Penion mandarinus (Mandarin Siphon Whelk), 73 mm, origin Australia, year 1982, in good condition, authentic original.
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Species: Penion mandarinus (Mandarin Siphon Whelk)
Size: 73 mm (Excellent display size)
Condition: First-rate preserved, cleanly prepared, natural structures perfectly visible
Features: Graceful, tall spire (whorl) and an elegantly curved siphonal canal
Origin: Endemic to the southern Pacific around Australia & Tasmania (deep-water exhibit)
Scientific background & fascination:
The genus Penion comprises predatory deep-sea snails that prefer sandy or rocky bottoms at considerable depths. The shell is characterized by fine spiral lines and often softly hinted nodal structures. Since pristine specimens from these habitats usually come to light only through targeted scientific expeditions or as rare deep-sea bycatch, a perfectly preserved piece of this size is a true rarity on the international collectors market.
Perfect for:
- Discerning conchology collections
- Exclusive marine cabinet displays and showcase vitrines
- Unique, enduring gifts for natural scientists and marine biologists
without / diverse Penion mandarinus
TAGS: Crustacean Shells 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 TranslateYour highlights at a glance:
Species: Penion mandarinus (Mandarin Siphon Whelk)
Size: 73 mm (Excellent display size)
Condition: First-rate preserved, cleanly prepared, natural structures perfectly visible
Features: Graceful, tall spire (whorl) and an elegantly curved siphonal canal
Origin: Endemic to the southern Pacific around Australia & Tasmania (deep-water exhibit)
Scientific background & fascination:
The genus Penion comprises predatory deep-sea snails that prefer sandy or rocky bottoms at considerable depths. The shell is characterized by fine spiral lines and often softly hinted nodal structures. Since pristine specimens from these habitats usually come to light only through targeted scientific expeditions or as rare deep-sea bycatch, a perfectly preserved piece of this size is a true rarity on the international collectors market.
Perfect for:
- Discerning conchology collections
- Exclusive marine cabinet displays and showcase vitrines
- Unique, enduring gifts for natural scientists and marine biologists
without / diverse Penion mandarinus
TAGS: Crustacean Shells 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
Rare Mandarin siphon snail (Penion mandarinus) | Exclusive collector's piece | Size 73 mm
Scientific name
Penion mandarinus
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Australia
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
73 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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