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Titanostrombus galeatus SPECTACULAR RARE BEAUTY! 
210 mm La Calechosa, Jalisco, Mexico. 290,00 €  |
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| Item | # 0003945271 | | Family | Strombidae | | Name | Titanostrombus galeatus - SPECTACULAR RARE BEAUTY! , (Swainson, 1822) |
| Size | 210 mm |
| Locality | La Calechosa, Jalisco, Mexico. |
| Note | GIANT SPECTACULAR SELDOM SEEN ELEGANT SPECIES WITH EXTENDED UNIQUE WHITE LIP WOOOW!! Normally, these species are found by compressor divers, who usually dive between 15 and 25 meters deep, where most populations of this species are found in my region. I found this one at a depth of 2 meters. Never in my life have I found a specimen of this species at such a shallow depth. There were at least five specimens, the others small and juvenile, and this one was the only adult. My theory is that a hurricane caused very strong waves and currents in my region, along with drastically changes in cold and warm water, which may have disoriented some individuals bringing them to shallow waters. I was so impressed and shocked to find such a beautiful and rare specimen in this area where I had never found one before. And with such a great and wonderful conditions. I wanted to keep this beauty for my collection because of the data and conditions, but I will dream to find a second one. This shell shows a Majestic and colossal size combined with elongated body form, perfect pristine periostracum all around, seldom seen apex, the most deep orange inner lip color form, the widest-elongated white glossy aperture, the most crazy extended intact lip, incredible and rare extended lip almost exceeding the spire. Terrific elevated colossal dorsum with massive body shape. The spire is really small compare with the average. Superb fresh piece!!! Original operculum is coming. There are some micro natural imperfections like drill holes around the apex not really detracting the impressive beauty of this giant masterpiece. F+++. Found walking in sand between muddy small stones about 2m deep. Cuastecomates, Jalisco, Mexico. September 2025. Value for this spectacular giant masterpiece with the best high conditions you can get for the species: 180-230 euros or more. Good luck and Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC |
| Seller | MEXICO PACIFIC (734) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | MEXICO |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 2,00 € |
| Current Price | 290,00 € - offered by trap - Auction closed -
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| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 26-11-2025 > 21:00:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 29-11-2025 > 09:04:05 | | Time left | ... | |
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