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Hexaplex princeps EXCELLENT SPIRAL SPIRE!!
69 mm     Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex.     27,00 €
Item# 0004017168
FamilyMuricidae
NameHexaplex princeps - EXCELLENT SPIRAL SPIRE!! , (Broderip, 1833)
Size69 mm, w/o
LocalityBarra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex.
NoteEXCELLENT CURVED SPIRAL SPINY SPIRE WOOOOW!! Resplendent and striking elegant spire with crazy curved and spiral unique form, the spines all around are really Marvelous and long with white tips coloration, the pattern between the varices is just stupendous with thick black bands and brownish colors, the white background is clearly dominant. Magnificent beauty with the best conditions you can get. F+++. Some natural imperfections not really harming 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 flowering spiral spire form with spectacular spines and banding pattern: 45-55 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 Price27,00 € - offered by Wzq46  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
Frank_9P8 (13) 4 €22-01-2026 > 19:53:481
Wzq46 (90) 13 €23-01-2026 > 08:55:472
Wzq46 (90) 26 €27-01-2026 > 06:23:174
osubugboy (264) 26 €26-01-2026 > 23:53:463
Wzq46 (90) 27 €27-01-2026 > 06:24:175