Cymbiola vespertilio GEM 89mm (Bat Volute) – Top size, Samar (Philippines) - Height: 8.9 cm- 0 g - (1)
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Specimen Cymbiola vespertilio (Linnaeus, 1758) from Samar, Philippines, GEM quality, 8.9 cm, with a pristine shell and undamaged protoconch.
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Scientific name: Cymbiola vespertilio (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family:
Volutidae (volutes)
Quality / Condition: GEM (Absolute flawless specimen, perfect shell lip, undamaged protoconch, no growth defects)
Size: 8.9 cm (89 mm) – Outstanding size for this species!
Origin / Provenance: Samar, Philippines (with exact locality data)
Description:
For sale is an exceptionally large and flawless showpiece of the “Bat Volute” (Cymbiola vespertilio). With a substantial length of 8.9 cm, this shell already belongs to the Giant Size for this species, which typically reaches only 5 to 7 cm on average.
The shell impresses with an extremely high-contrast, zigzag pattern in characteristic brown and beige tones on a light background. The pronounced, bat-like shoulder spines (spine development) are perfectly formed and show no damage. The aperture is glossy and flawless. A scientifically valuable collectible in rare cabinet-size with precise provenance from the Philippine island of Samar.
SKU: Oberdiek Volutidae Cymbiola vespertilio 70
Sale and shipping via DHL only within the EU
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: Cymbiola vespertilio (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family:
Volutidae (volutes)
Quality / Condition: GEM (Absolute flawless specimen, perfect shell lip, undamaged protoconch, no growth defects)
Size: 8.9 cm (89 mm) – Outstanding size for this species!
Origin / Provenance: Samar, Philippines (with exact locality data)
Description:
For sale is an exceptionally large and flawless showpiece of the “Bat Volute” (Cymbiola vespertilio). With a substantial length of 8.9 cm, this shell already belongs to the Giant Size for this species, which typically reaches only 5 to 7 cm on average.
The shell impresses with an extremely high-contrast, zigzag pattern in characteristic brown and beige tones on a light background. The pronounced, bat-like shoulder spines (spine development) are perfectly formed and show no damage. The aperture is glossy and flawless. A scientifically valuable collectible in rare cabinet-size with precise provenance from the Philippine island of Samar.
SKU: Oberdiek Volutidae Cymbiola vespertilio 70
Sale and shipping via DHL only within the EU
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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Cymbiola vespertilio GEM 89mm (Bat Volute) – Top size, Samar (Philippines)
Supplement
Volutidae Cymbiola vespertilio
Weight
0 g
Origin (region/city)
Samar
Country of origin
Philippines
Height
8.9 cm
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