Calf cowrie Skeleton - Cypraea vitellus - 0 cm - 0 cm - 71 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)

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Calf cowrie (Cypraea vitellus), a single specimen from the Philippines, measuring 7.1 cm and weighing 47 g, in good condition.

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Cypraea vitellus (also known as 'calf cowrie').


Size: 7.1 cm (71 mm)

Weight: 47 grams

Condition: Top condition, museum quality.

Origin: Philippines

Collection: German private collection


This impressive Cypraea vitellus, also known as 'calf cowrie,' is a sea snail specimen from the family Cypraeidae. Measuring 7.1 cm and weighing 47 grams, this specimen is in excellent condition and museum quality, originating from a German private collection. A must-have for any sea snail collector!

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Cypraea vitellus (also known as 'calf cowrie').


Size: 7.1 cm (71 mm)

Weight: 47 grams

Top condition, museum quality

Origin: Philippines

German private collection


This impressive Cypraea vitellus, also known as the 'calf cowrie,' is a sea snail specimen from the family Cypraeidae. Measuring 7.1 cm and weighing 47 grams, this specimen is in excellent condition and museum quality, and comes from a German private collection. A must-have for any sea snail collector!

SKU Oberdiek Cypraea vitellus

TAGS: crab shell snails maritime nautical nautical nautilus sea water collection

Seller's Story

We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany. We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
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Cypraea vitellus (also known as 'calf cowrie').


Size: 7.1 cm (71 mm)

Weight: 47 grams

Condition: Top condition, museum quality.

Origin: Philippines

Collection: German private collection


This impressive Cypraea vitellus, also known as 'calf cowrie,' is a sea snail specimen from the family Cypraeidae. Measuring 7.1 cm and weighing 47 grams, this specimen is in excellent condition and museum quality, originating from a German private collection. A must-have for any sea snail collector!

Article description in English.

Cypraea vitellus (also known as 'calf cowrie').


Size: 7.1 cm (71 mm)

Weight: 47 grams

Top condition, museum quality

Origin: Philippines

German private collection


This impressive Cypraea vitellus, also known as the 'calf cowrie,' is a sea snail specimen from the family Cypraeidae. Measuring 7.1 cm and weighing 47 grams, this specimen is in excellent condition and museum quality, and comes from a German private collection. A must-have for any sea snail collector!

SKU Oberdiek Cypraea vitellus

TAGS: crab shell snails maritime nautical nautical nautilus sea water collection

Seller's Story

We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany. We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
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Details

Era
After 2000
Specimen
Calf cowrie
Scientific Name
Cypraea vitellus
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Philippines
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
47 g
Depth
71 mm
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
GermanyVerified
1250
Objects sold
96.72%
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