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Naria albuginosa var. amygdala NEW SUBSPECIES-VAR.
23.6 x 15.7 x 12 mm     Isla Toriz, Melaque, Jal; Mexico     42,00 €
Item# 0004023829
FamilyCypraeidae
NameNaria albuginosa var. amygdala - NEW SUBSPECIES-VAR. , Chiapponi & Lorenz, 2024
Size23.6 x 15.7 x 12 mm
LocalityIsla Toriz, Melaque, Jal; Mexico
NoteVERY RARE NEW DESCRIBED SUBSPECIES VARIATIONS WOOOOW!! The real RARE Naria var. amygdala a newly described form-variation of the Naria albuginosa. This species have small localized populations and can be found In Clipperton, Cocos Island, Galapagos and Golf of Mexico, but there are some Islands like Revillagigedo in Mexico and Jalisco like this found, but really hard to get. This new subspecies are most larger that N. albuginosa usually exceeding the 25mm and in Mexico between 20-25mm. This is 23.6mm. Shells are with broadly oval, with calloused, broad margins giving the shells a rhomboidal rather than elongated, slender shape. ( Chiapponi & Lorenz, 2024). This masterpiece here is coming with the highest dorsal shape ever , really globose, fat and wide unique piece of art. Thickness base-lip ventral side and colossal margins. Exquisite very rare species with the highest level of conditions, Museum piece!! The best of the vest for this new variation, for advancer collectors and specialists. Large seldom seen beauty with Phenomenal dense several irregular white dark brown ringed dots all around. Hyper-glossy conditions and globose rare shape with colossal thickness. Special thick beauty form with great thick glossy and transparent light purple margins and extremities. Note that this specimen has light reflections from the lamps that are very visible in the photos, not spots or erosion. The designs and colors are beautiful and spectacular without these reflections. Found attached under stone near corals about 4m-5m deep. Isla Toriz, Melaque, Jalisco, Mexico. January 2026. Value for this very rare new described variation of Naria albuginosa var. amygdala with wide, fat, globose and elevated shape with Museum conditions and great size : 100-200 euro or more. Good luck and Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC
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Start Price2,00 €
Current Price42,00 € - offered by Jeffonese  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
Lidio (50) 5 €22-01-2026 > 08:20:211
lg (580) 6 €22-01-2026 > 21:04:132
ChenTang (2) 15 €23-01-2026 > 14:21:474
ChenTang (2) 20 €23-01-2026 > 14:22:035
Ethan (16) 29 €24-01-2026 > 02:06:496
Ethan (16) 31 €24-01-2026 > 02:07:537
Ethan (16) 35 €24-01-2026 > 02:08:428
LFF (423) 38 €23-01-2026 > 11:56:293
Ethan (16) 39 €24-01-2026 > 02:54:539
lg (580) 40 €26-01-2026 > 08:12:0910
lg (580) 42 €27-01-2026 > 08:08:4112
Jeffonese (930) 42 €26-01-2026 > 13:21:5011