Extra size specimen. XXL - Guinness Record Size. Ramose Murex - special Shell - Height: 285 mm - Width: 200 mm- 1265 g

This splendid specimen of Murex Ramosus, commonly known as Branching Murex, is one of the most iconic and largest marine mollusks of the Chicoreus species. The shell, heavily sculpted and adorned with elegant pointed and branched extensions, represents a perfect balance between natural defensive structure and ornamental value.
The shell appears massive and robust, with broad, jagged expansions along the varices that give it the characteristic 'branched' appearance of the species. The exterior color is predominantly cream white, with subtle pinkish hues, while the inside of the aperture is smooth and shiny, with a delicate mother-of-pearl pink tone. The apex is usually well preserved, and the long, curved siphonal canal enhances its sculptural beauty.
Active predator, Murex Ramosus mainly feeds on other mollusks and bivalves, which it perforates with its radula. Its role in the benthic ecosystem is important for controlling marine invertebrate populations.
Due to its imposing size, unique shape, and the delicacy of its branched expansions, Murex ramosus has always been one of the most sought-after subjects by shell collectors and natural curiosity enthusiasts. It frequently appears in cabinets of curiosities, ethnographic collections, and as a decorative element in exotic or maritime environments.
Habitat: Sandy and rocky seabeds, sometimes near coral reefs.
Distribution: Western Indo-Pacific, Philippine Sea, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, eastern coasts of Africa.