Zoila jeaniana aurata - Big Boy !!! , L. Raybaudi, 1979
Size
85.5 mm
Locality
Coral Bay, WA
Note
Aurata collected from the northern portion of their geographic range off Coral Bay are generally large bulbous shells. This stunning shell was live collected from a white funnel sponge in 162 metres of water west of Coral Bay during April 2024. Classic Coral Bay shell with fine tan spots on a white dorsum, a cream base, high cream sides and gold siphon trim. Graded Fine++ as it has a growth fold on its columnar dorsum. Heavy mature shell with perfect siphons.