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Plekocheilus gibbonius Rare.

79,23 mm Santander, Colombia. 45,00 €

Item

# 0004073937

Family

LANDSNAILS

Name

Plekocheilus gibbonius - Rare. , I. Lea, 1838

Size

79,23 mm

Locality

Santander, Colombia.

Note

Magnificent super-globose specimen, exhibiting an exceptionally inflated shell with an extraordinarily wide aperture in proportion to the body whorl. The shell lacks periostracum and shows a remarkably expanded opening bordered by a thick beige outer lip, while much of the surface displays an attractive violaceous-brown coloration. A very slight dorsal impact mark is present, but it does not detract from the overall beauty and impressive appearance of this remarkable shell. Collected by local gatherers in June 2025, among leaf litter in the humid Andean forest of Santander Department, Colombia, at an altitude of 1,550 meters above sea level. Ongoing deforestation and logging in the Colombian Andes have made specimens of this kind increasingly difficult to locate, greatly enhancing their desirability among collectors. This shell represents a superb collector’s piece and a rare opportunity to obtain a classic Andean species from a region of extraordinary biodiversity that is rapidly disappearing. A highly desirable specimen for the international malacological collector—do not miss the chance to add this impressive Andean beauty to your collection in this special auction.

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COLOMBIA

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