| Item Images
|
|
Drymaeus confluens Extremely rare.
35,56 mm Valle del Cauca. 18,00 €
|
|
| Item | # 0004080082 | | Family | LANDSNAILS | | Name | Drymaeus confluens - Extremely rare. , L. Pfeiffer, 1855 |
| Size | 35,56 mm |
| Locality | Valle del Cauca. |
| Note | A highly attractive, rare, and difficult-to-obtain species, displaying a delicate series of harmoniously arranged brown bands across a lustrous shell surface. The shell exhibits a fully developed peristome, an unequivocal indicator of complete adult maturity, perfectly preserved and enhancing its refined morphology. The aperture reveals a striking violet interior, a highly appreciated feature that immediately captures the attention of the discerning collector. A slight natural abrasion on the lip is present, representing an authentic trace of the specimen’s life history in the wild rather than damage occurring after collection. Such field marks often emphasize the specimen’s genuine provenance and add character for advanced collections that value ecological context. Collected among the leaf litter of a pristine Andean cloud forest at 1650 meters above sea level in Valle del Cauca, this high-elevation origin further increases its exclusivity. Specimens of this quality, maturity, and vibrant coloration, originating from such elevations, are rarely encountered on the international market. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a visually captivating and ecologically authentic specimen of Drymaeus—a centerpiece that will attract attention in any serious collection of Neotropical terrestrial gastropods. Reference: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344464116_A_review_of_Stenostylus_Pilsbry_1898_and_Drymaeus_Albers_1850_Mollusca_Gastropoda_Orthalicoidea Page 57. |
| Seller | El Conquiliologo (80) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | COLOMBIA |
| Shipment / PaymentShip. / Paym. | Available for registered users... |
| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 18,00 € |
| Current Price | 18,00 € - no Bids - Auction closed -
 Click Here to Register
| | Bid IncrementsBid Incr. |
| 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 | 25-03-2026 > 21:00:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 01-04-2026 > 15:17:53 | | Time left | ... | |
|
|
Login
Go to El Conquiliologo's items