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Hexaplex princeps CRAZY LONG CURVED SPINES
72 mm     Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex.     39,00 €
Item# 0004177591
FamilyMuricidae
NameHexaplex princeps - CRAZY LONG CURVED SPINES
Size72 mm, w/o
LocalityBarra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex.
NoteUNBELIEVABLE RARE CRAZY LONG CURVED SPINES WOOOOW!! This is the real thing!! First time I can offer this kind of extreme long ventral shoulder spines. Impeccable and intact spines all around with extreme long curved form, for all in the shoulder side. This spiny form Hexaplex princeps are really hard to get diving and with good conditions after clean. Extraordinary shoulder spines with super spire and intact apex. Magnificent brown color form between the white background and superb black elegant banding. Wide branched shoulder spines effect. F+++-Gem. Top aesthetics! 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, dense 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 with great 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 masterpiece is 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. For any MURICIDAE lovers of aesthetics and advancer collectors. Found attached on, under and between large muddy stones with oysters and mussels about 5m- 8m deep. Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico. May 2026. Value for the longest curved spines shoulder ever combined with spiny body shape and dark brown-black unique banding pattern: 60-80 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 Price39,00 € - offered by HB666  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
HB666 (20) 2 €19-06-2026 > 06:47:001
Crossbones (138) 7 €23-06-2026 > 07:10:463
Crossbones (138) 12 €23-06-2026 > 07:11:114
Crossbones (138) 22 €23-06-2026 > 07:11:405
LFF (466) 23 €22-06-2026 > 04:16:082
Crossbones (138) 24 €23-06-2026 > 07:12:596
HB666 (20) 30 €24-06-2026 > 21:09:598
130224 (7) 30 €24-06-2026 > 19:26:547
HB666 (20) 35 €24-06-2026 > 21:10:079
130224 (7) 38 €24-06-2026 > 21:12:5911
shellking1960 (1184) 38 €24-06-2026 > 21:12:4610
HB666 (20) 39 €24-06-2026 > 21:14:4412