Charonia tritonis – Giant Triton – 416 mm – Vietnam Giant Charonia tritonis - Height: 416 mm - Width: 218 mm- 1500 g - (1)

Large natural specimen of Charonia tritonis from Vietnam, characterized by impressive proportions and a particularly striking presence. With a length of 416 mm, a width of 218 mm and a depth of 151 mm, weighing 1,500 grams, this shell falls within the range of large specimens of the species. The morphology is that of the Indo-Pacific Giant Triton: a tall spire that gradually tapers leads to a highly extended last whorl, while the outer surface is crossed by robust spiral ridges, growth lines and concentric reliefs. Particularly spectacular is the large flared opening, wide and deep, with an interior of intense orange-red color. The contrast with the light edge and with the brown stripes along the margin and the columella makes the specimen very decorative. Charonia tritonis is one of the largest predatory gastropods of Indo-Pacific coral reefs and is also known for preying on the crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster. The specimen displays the natural growth characteristics typical of a large-size shell, with slight irregularities and surface marks visible in photographs. A piece of particular interest for malacology collections, Wunderkammer, natural history cabinets and striking decorative environments. Species: Charonia tritonis (Linnaeus, 1758) Common name: Giant Triton / Triton’s Trumpet Family: Charoniidae Provenance: Vietnam Dimensions: 416 × 218 × 151 mm Weight: 1,500 g Type: natural shell for collection