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Ultra rare Spiny Fossil Crab Charybdis from the Pliocene of Sukabumi, Indonesia. 

Presenting an extraordinary and meticulously prepared fossil crab from the Pliocene era, found in Indonesia.

 Unlike the majority of specimens on the market, which typically lack detailed preservation and the prominent display of legs, this remarkable crab has been carefully prepared in 3D within its matrix, revealing a perfect ventral side with stunning anatomical detail.

The specimen clearly shows its mouth and male gender, offering fascinating insights into its biology. 

Additionally, this type of crab is known for its spiny claws, and in this specimen, the spines are beautifully preserved, adding to the overall impressiveness of the fossil. 

This level of preparation is incredibly rare, as most fossil crabs available for sale are typically flat, incomplete, and lack the intricate preservation of the legs, claws, and ventral features.

This fossil crab stands out not only for its detailed anatomical representation but also for its visual impact, as the three-dimensional preparation allows for a fully immersive experience of this ancient creature. 

A must-have for collectors seeking something truly unique and well-preserved from the Pliocene, this specimen is perfect for both scientific study and display.

Crab is 11 cm from claw to claw.
Carapace is 6,5 cm wide.
Matrix is 13,5 x 7,5 (h) cm.

Many painstaking days to expose this specimen and preserving all those tiny details on the claws and on the oral side. 

Restored 1%( during preparation some parts like fingers brokes and they are been glued).
All the parts of the specimen are original, not composed, not pieces from other specimens.
100%

Rare museum specimen.

Neogene, Pliocene (5.33 - 2.58 million years) - Indonesia

Exceptional 3D Fossil Crab- - Fossil carapace - Charybdis-A Rare and Unique Specimen

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Dimensions

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Width

Depth

Object

Fossilised animal

Fossil tooth

Fossil matrix

Amber

Fossil teeth

Fossil skeleton

Fossil plate matrix

Metaphysical stones

Fossil carapace

Fossil fragment

Fossilised plant

Fossil cabochon

Fossilised shell

Fossil skull

Fossilised egg

Raw mineral

Fossilised claw

Carved mineral

Earrings

Fossil bone

Fossil mortality plate

Necklace with pendant

Fossilised jaw

Necklace

Fossil mandible bone

Country of origin

Morocco

Madagascar

Asia

Indonesia

China

Lebanon

Myanmar

Brazil

North America

Africa

Netherlands

Peru

Canada

Turkey

U.S.

Baltic states

Dominican Republic

Material

Silver

Gold-plated

Gender

Women

Unisex

Condition

Natural

Restored

Enhanced

Reassembled

As new - unused

Manipulated

Reconstructed

Composed

Good condition

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Period

Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)

Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)

Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)

Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)

Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)

Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Jurassic (201.3 - 145 million years)

Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)

Neogene (23.03 - 2.58 million years)

Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)

Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)

Jurassic, Upper (163.5 - 145 million years)

Jurassic, Middle (174.1 - 163.5 million years)

Triassic, Upper (237 - 201.3 million years)

Devonian, Middle (393.3 - 382.7 million years)

Ordovician (485.4 - 443.8 million years)

Triassic, Middle (247.2 - 237 million years)

Cenozoic (66 - 0 million years)

Triassic, Lower (251.9 - 247.2 million years)

Cambrian, Miaolingian (509 - 497 million years)

Carboniferous (358.9 - 298.9 million years)

Quaternary, Holocene (0.0117 - 0 million years)

Paleogene, Paleocene (66 - 56 million years)

Paleogene, Oligocene (33.9 - 23.03 million years)

Paleogene (66 - 23.03 million years)

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No laboratory report

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Exact colour

White

Mineral

Labradorite

Amethyst

Mineral form

Freeform

Obelisk

Sphere

Size on item

Adjustable

Medium (17 - 18 cm)

Pearl surface quality

Clean

Lightly spotted

Pearl luster

Good

After 2000

Before 1400

1900-2000

Treatment

Conserved

Polished

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Specimen

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Megalodon

Ammonite

Fish

Mosasaur

Fossil

Marine reptile

Burmese amber

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Crinoid

Spinosaur

Mammal

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