Large Spider Conch Shell - NO RESERVE PRICE ! Clam - Lambis chiragra (No Reserve Price)
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One Large Spider Conch Shell (Lambis chiragra) from the Indo-Pacific Ocean, year 1980, in good condition.
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Large Spider Conch Shell (Lambis chiragra) – Indo-Pacific Ocean
Description:
A striking Lambis chiragra, commonly known as the Spider Conch or Scorpion Conch, displaying its characteristic long, curved spines and robust structure. The shell shows a natural warm beige-brown coloration with a smooth, glossy inner surface and strong ribbing on the outer whorls. Its elongated protrusions give it a dramatic, sculptural appearance — a true highlight for any natural history or marine collection.
Scientific name: Lambis chiragra (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family: Strombidae
- Origin: Indo-Pacific region — typically found in shallow reef areas around the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Indian Ocean.
- Period: Recent species (Holocene, modern seas)
- Condition: Excellent preserved specimen, natural coloration, intact spines, minor age wear consistent with
natural marine environment.
- Dimensions: approx. 350 x 210 x 105 mm
- Weight: 845 g
Remarks:
A decorative and collectible natural specimen with impressive size and symmetry. Perfect as a centerpiece for a natural cabinet, interior décor, or shell collection.
Shipping: Carefully packed and shipped with tracking numbe
Large Spider Conch Shell (Lambis chiragra) – Indo-Pacific Ocean
Description:
A striking Lambis chiragra, commonly known as the Spider Conch or Scorpion Conch, displaying its characteristic long, curved spines and robust structure. The shell shows a natural warm beige-brown coloration with a smooth, glossy inner surface and strong ribbing on the outer whorls. Its elongated protrusions give it a dramatic, sculptural appearance — a true highlight for any natural history or marine collection.
Scientific name: Lambis chiragra (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family: Strombidae
- Origin: Indo-Pacific region — typically found in shallow reef areas around the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Indian Ocean.
- Period: Recent species (Holocene, modern seas)
- Condition: Excellent preserved specimen, natural coloration, intact spines, minor age wear consistent with
natural marine environment.
- Dimensions: approx. 350 x 210 x 105 mm
- Weight: 845 g
Remarks:
A decorative and collectible natural specimen with impressive size and symmetry. Perfect as a centerpiece for a natural cabinet, interior décor, or shell collection.
Shipping: Carefully packed and shipped with tracking numbe
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Large Spider Conch Shell - NO RESERVE PRICE !
Scientific name
Lambis chiragra
Number of items
1
Country of origin
Indo-Pacific Ocean
Condition
Good condition
Year
1980
Weight
845 g
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