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Hexaplex princeps WHITE SPECIAL COLOR FORM
91.4 mm     Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex.     42,00 €
Item# 0004017166
FamilyMuricidae
NameHexaplex princeps - WHITE SPECIAL COLOR FORM , (Broderip, 1833)
Size91.4 mm, w/o
LocalityBarra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex.
NoteSPECIAL WHITE COLOR FORM WITH LONG SPINES!! Seldom seen so White in superb conditions and great size, the shell shows a striking elevated shoulder form combined with long spines making a great effect, elongated siphonal canal with intact conditions. Extra wide specimen with spines , spire with elevated long spines around the shoulder, really elegant and extraordinary beauty. F+++. Some natural micro imperfections not really detracting this beauty. Dream selected jewels for the species!! This is one of the most common large species of Muricidae in the Mexican Pacific and is widely used as seafood in restaurants. Although open sea Hexaplex princeps are generally 99.9% completely ugly with classic dense erosion, missing spines all around, large drill holes, no coloration or pattern, and thick calcareous organisms attached all around them almost impossible to remove, that is the common Hexaplex princeps. However, on very rare occasions and in very enclosed bays or lagoon mouths that are open to the sea, there are individuals in optimal condition, but finding them is always a mystery and really hard. With my years of experience and luck, I know of some places where they sometimes appear in ideal and striking conditions. Here I present that unique and unusual selection. Without a doubt this masterpieces are a treasure for anyone who wins it. Carefully handpicked with years of experience and cleaned preserving its natural parts. It is much more impressive in your hands because of the details that you can't see in the photos. Super high selection in situ with the best exceptional conditions you can get for this extraordinary species, choose your favorite in this great auction. For any MURICIDAE lovers of aesthetics and advancer collectors. Masterpiece selection. Found attached on, under and between large muddy stones with oysters and mussels about 4m- 7m deep. Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico. December 2025. Value for this seldom seen large white color form with unique elevated dorsal body form and really nice large spines: 60-75 euros. Good luck and Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC
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Seller CountryMEXICO
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Curr. of this itemEURO
Start Price2,00 €
Current Price42,00 € - offered by Wzq46  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
yelwer (37) 2 €22-01-2026 > 12:12:251
Frank_9P8 (13) 4 €26-01-2026 > 00:00:343
Wzq46 (90) 13 €23-01-2026 > 08:52:212
Wzq46 (90) 26 €27-01-2026 > 06:24:525
osubugboy (264) 31 €26-01-2026 > 23:46:054
xujin (20) 34 €28-01-2026 > 20:24:187
xujin (20) 41 €28-01-2026 > 20:24:378
Wzq46 (90) 42 €27-01-2026 > 06:25:586