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Plekocheilus gibbonius Monster!!!
97,00 mm     Santander, Colombia.     35,00 €
Item# 0004227893
FamilyLANDSNAILS
NamePlekocheilus gibbonius - Monster!!! , I. Lea, 1838
Size97,00 mm
LocalitySantander, Colombia.
NoteA gigantic, superglobose shell distinguished by an extraordinarily broad aperture in proportion to its body whorl. Much of the original periostracum is preserved, imparting an attractive olive-brown coloration to the shell. The aperture is exceptionally expanded and bordered by a thick beige outer lip delicately suffused with subtle violet tones, creating a striking visual effect. The shell displays a small naturally repaired impact scar on the ventral side and another on the dorsal surface, both successfully repaired by the living mollusk. These accidents did not prevent the specimen from attaining full maturity and developing one of the broadest apertures I have ever observed in this species. Such natural scars in no way detract from its outstanding aesthetic appeal or collectible value; rather, they provide subtle testimony to the specimen's authenticity, resilience, and natural history within its native habitat. Collected by local inhabitants in June 2026 from the leaf litter of a humid Andean forest in the Department of Santander, Colombia, at an elevation of 1,550 meters above sea level. The ongoing deforestation and logging of the Colombian Andes have made specimens of this exceptional quality increasingly difficult to obtain, greatly enhancing their desirability and value among collectors in the international malacological market. This shell represents a magnificent collector's piece and a rare opportunity to acquire a classic Andean species originating from one of the most biodiverse, yet simultaneously one of the most threatened and rapidly disappearing ecosystems on Earth. A highly coveted specimen for the discerning international malacological collector—do not miss this exceptional opportunity to add this spectacular Andean treasure to your collection in this auction.
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Seller CountryCOLOMBIA
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Start Price1,00 €
Current Price35,00 € - offered by Onion  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
Landry (224) 10 €26-07-2026 > 04:10:142
ZOUMICO (22) 20 €26-07-2026 > 11:28:473
Onion (100) 20 €23-07-2026 > 04:08:341
Onion (100) 28 €29-07-2026 > 09:37:555
ZOUMICO (22) 30 €26-07-2026 > 11:28:564
ZOUMICO (22) 32 €29-07-2026 > 10:06:347
ZOUMICO (22) 34 €29-07-2026 > 10:06:518
Onion (100) 35 €29-07-2026 > 09:38:076