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Malea ringens THICK EXTENDED LIP WOOOW 
171 mm La Manzanillita, Jalisco, Mexico 66,00 €  |
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| Item | # 0003909627 | | Family | Tonnidae | | Name | Malea ringens - THICK EXTENDED LIP WOOOW , (Swainson, 1822) |
| Size | 171 mm |
| Locality | La Manzanillita, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Note | CREAM THICK UNDULATED BANDING ALL AROUND WOOOOW!! Massive and colossal thick-wide extended lip with the most wide thick columellar lip and thick callus in the middle part od the inner lip near the aperture side. The shell present an Exquisite and Elegant glossy aperture with cream-brown coloration. Elevated and globose extraordinary body form. Super thick and Wide lip with the best long incredible denticles and undulated form, amazing teeth in all lip. The spire is just radiant and with the best conditions, apex really beautiful. The most exquisite unique rare massive wide aperture WOOOOW!! The most extended , thick and wide Columellar lip ever!! The real beauty , massive thick and heavy rare specimen. For advancer collectors and lovers of this fantastic Family. There are maybe a few natural hidden imperfections, little scars-growth marks between the inner lip and almost dorsum, not really detracting the beauty. F++++-F++. Searching for these mysterious creatures for years there are some rare cases among them like this brownish colorful beauty. The best of the best for the species. One of my Favorite big shells in the pacific with so unique form and sculpture compare with all Tonas species and the biggest of the Maleas species. They are most night active , They are rarely hunting during the day. Hart to find in the day because they are most complete buried. Superb fresh piece!!! Found buried in sand under huge platforms stones about 10m deep. La Manzanillita, between la Manzanilla and El Tamarindo, Jalisco, Mexico. August 2025. Value for this Impressive heavy, massive, robust, globose, with the most wide-thick and extended lip you can get: 120-150 euros. The same High resolution image available on request. Good luck and Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC |
| Seller | MEXICO PACIFIC (727) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | MEXICO |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 2,00 € |
| Current Price | 66,00 € - offered by lxxstart - Auction closed -
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| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 29-10-2025 > 20:30:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 07-11-2025 > 12:47:43 | | Time left | ... | |
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