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Hexaplex princeps RARE CURVED LONG SPINES
67 mm     Barra de Navidad,Jalisco, Mexico     11,00 €
Item# 0004120150
FamilyMuricidae
NameHexaplex princeps - RARE CURVED LONG SPINES
Size67 mm, w/o
LocalityBarra de Navidad,Jalisco, Mexico
NoteRARE EXTRA CURVED LONG SPINES WOOOOOW!! If you are fanatic of long spines shells , here is the one for you. Extremely crazy long curved branched spines all around the shoulder with crazy effect, really rare curved spines conditions. The dorsal siphon side of the shell has extra longer curved spines making a great effect. This rare spiny conditions is really hard to obtain and virtually absent, do not miss this unique opportunity to get a special masterpiece with the longest curved spines ever. Exceptional and stunning banding pattern between black thick bands and brown dense coloration. Impeccable apex, lip and siphon. F+++-F++++. This is one of the most common large species of Muricidae in the Mexican Pacific and is widely used as seafood in restaurants. Although open sea Hexaplex princeps are generally 99.9% completely ugly with classic dense erosion, missing spines all around, large drill holes, no coloration or pattern, and thick calcareous organisms attached all around them almost impossible to remove, that is the common Hexaplex princeps. However, on very rare occasions and in very enclosed bays or lagoon mouths that are open to the sea, there are individuals with great condition, but finding them is always a mystery and really hard. With my years of experience and luck, I know of some places where they sometimes appear in ideal and striking conditions. Here I present that unique and unusual selection. Without a doubt this masterpiece is a treasure for anyone who wins it. Carefully handpicked with years of experience and cleaned preserving its natural parts. It is much more impressive in your hands because of the details that you can't see in the photos. Super high selection in situ with the best exceptional conditions you can get for this extraordinary species. For any MURICIDAE lovers of aesthetics and advancer collectors. Masterpiece selection. Found attached on, under and between large muddy stones with oysters and mussels about 4m- 7m deep. Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico. March 2026. Value for the most long-extended branched curved spines ever: 60-70 euros. Good luck and Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC
SellerMEXICO PACIFIC (769) - Register to view Feedback
Seller CountryMEXICO
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Curr. of this itemEURO
Start Price2,00 €
Current Price11,00 € - offered by osubugboy  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
osubugboy (288) 3 €25-04-2026 > 04:15:412
zyf (2562) 3 €25-04-2026 > 03:59:521
Zhuzi (0) 10 €29-04-2026 > 16:10:413
osubugboy (288) 11 €29-04-2026 > 21:12:244