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Muricanthus ambiguus BLACK-GRAY SPINY WOOOOOW 
106 mm Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex. 79,00 €  |
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| Item | # 0003897923 | | Family | Muricidae | | Name | Muricanthus ambiguus - BLACK-GRAY SPINY WOOOOOW |
| Size | 106 mm, w/o |
| Locality | Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex. |
| Note | SPECTACULAR PATTERN, COLORS AND LONG SPINES COMBINATION!
Crazy combination between the short spire, elevated-globose dorsal shape and really long siphon. This variation with 6 varices is completely elegant , due to the space between varices and the significant height of the back. Tremendous extra long spines all around and between the most elegant thick perfect banding pattern between black-gray and brown-reddish. Extended long spines in lip WOOOOOW!! Superb aperture and black elegant spots in the inner lip. Apex seldom seen intact and elegant spire. Some natural imperfections not really harming this exquisite masterpiece. F+++. The best exquisite high selection for this seldom seen species. Do not miss this unique opportunity to get this real top black-gray spiny masterpiece specimens, very selected from many dives and very difficult to clean them to reach this results, hours cleaning with ultrasonic scaler. The Muricanthus population in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco is unique, as the specimens are inside a lagoon with mangroves nearby and protected from currents, waves and directly sun light, most of them covered with algae and mud keeping their apex, spines and body generally intact, something completely different from the populations in the open sea, with much damage to their shells-spines, fully ugly and complete covered by very thick hard to remove calcareous attachments. Even so, these specimens here are incredibly rare with so much better conditions for the species, with incredible shapes and spines. Without a doubt this masterpieces are a treasure for anyone who wins it. 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 and seldom seen species, choose your favorite in this great auction. For any MURICIDAE lovers of aesthetics and advancer collectors. Masterpiece rarity. Found attached and buried between muddy stones with oysters about 6m- 7m deep. Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico. June 2025. Value for this Stunning pattern and extra long spines with robust body shape beauty: 100-110 euros. Same High resolution image available on request. Good luck and Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC |
| Seller | MEXICO PACIFIC (727) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | MEXICO |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 2,00 € |
| Current Price | 79,00 € - offered by susu - Auction closed -
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| Range | Bid Increment |
| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 29-10-2025 > 21:15:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 09-11-2025 > 08:07:22 | | Time left | ... | |
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