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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 10 cm from claw to claw.
Carapace is 25,8 cm wide.
Matrix is 8 x 13,5 (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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Object

Fossilised animal

Fossil tooth

Raw mineral

Amber

Fossil fragment

Fossilised shell

Fossil skeleton

Fossil matrix

Fossil teeth

Fossil plate matrix

Fossil cabochon

Carved mineral

Fossil mortality plate

Fossil carapace

Fossil skull

Fossilised wood

Fossil molar

Tooth

Fossilised claw

Fossilised plant

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Country of origin

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Asia

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Myanmar

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Material

Silver

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Gender

Women

Unisex

Condition

Natural

Restored

Enhanced

Good condition

Manipulated

Reassembled

Composed

Reconstructed

As new - unused

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Period

Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)

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)

Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)

Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Neogene (23.03 - 2.58 million years)

Jurassic (201.3 - 145 million years)

Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)

Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)

Devonian, Middle (393.3 - 382.7 million years)

Jurassic, Middle (174.1 - 163.5 million years)

Neogene, Pliocene (5.33 - 2.58 million years)

Jurassic, Upper (163.5 - 145 million years)

Ordovician (485.4 - 443.8 million years)

Paleogene, Oligocene (33.9 - 23.03 million years)

Paleogene (66 - 23.03 million years)

Cenozoic (66 - 0 million years)

Paleogene, Paleocene (66 - 56 million years)

Triassic, Middle (247.2 - 237 million years)

Silurian (443.8 - 419.2 million years)

Triassic, Lower (251.9 - 247.2 million years)

Devonian, Upper (382.7 - 358.9 million years)

Devonian, Lower (419.2 - 393.3 million years)

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Coral

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No laboratory report

Style

Ancient Egypt, Late Period

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Exact colour

White

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Amethyst

Petrified wood

Agate

Mineral form

Freeform

Geode

Sphere

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Before 1400

1900-2000

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Adjustable

Large (19 cm)

Pearl surface quality

Clean

Pearl luster

Good

Treatment

Conserved

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Specimen

Trilobite

Ammonite

Megalodon

Dinosaur

Fish

Mosasaur

Burmese amber

Crab

Fossil

Marine reptile

Crinoid

Baltic amber

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