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Mauritia histrio LAGOON LOCALE
64.1 mm     Diego Garcia, Chagos Archipelago     31,00 €
Item# 0004273858
FamilyCypraeidae
NameMauritia histrio - LAGOON LOCALE , Gmelin 1791
Size64.1 mm
LocalityDiego Garcia, Chagos Archipelago
NoteSuperb specimen with an outstanding pattern with excellent form and marginal callousing and spotting. The shell exudes brilliant color and shows an intense reticulated pattern with large light blue/gray striking lacunae. The specimen leans toward heavy (42.9 grams). The specimen exhibits profound large spotting on the lateral walls that flow over the margins lapping into the glossy base. An exceptional collectors choice specimen due to the ultra remote geographical locale. The shell shows a remarkable and distinctive dorsal line with flawless siphons and dorsum. Excellent specimen collected by free diver Edward MacCubbin in the big lagoon at Diego Garcia, Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean circa the late 80s. The specimen displays a minor subtle fold mid-dorsum and short folds on the anterior ramp. Grade: F+++.
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Start Price1,00 €
Current Price31,00 € - offered by naturewt  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
LDL (185) 6 €25-09-2026 > 15:47:352
CountRadula (61) 6 €25-09-2026 > 09:10:441
LDL (185) 8 €25-09-2026 > 15:47:423
CountRadula (61) 12 €29-09-2026 > 02:53:445
litt (19) 16 €30-09-2026 > 14:41:246
litt (19) 20 €30-09-2026 > 14:41:317
TY888 (592) 21 €27-09-2026 > 20:49:304
litt (19) 26 €30-09-2026 > 14:41:408
litt (19) 30 €30-09-2026 > 17:02:5310
naturewt (83) 31 €30-09-2026 > 15:40:289