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Muricanthus radix ambiguus EXCELLENT Ambiguus FORM!
68 mm Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex. 41,00 €  |
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| Item | # 0004242314 | | Family | Muricidae | | Name | Muricanthus radix ambiguus - EXCELLENT Ambiguus FORM! , (Gmelin, 1791) |
| Size | 68 mm, w/o |
| Locality | Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex. |
| Note | EXCELLENT LONG SPINES M. ambiguus FORM WITH EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY WOOOOW!! The classic "Pear shape" for the Muricanthus ambiguus form is well defined, the higher globose shoulder and elongated siphonal canal form. Really Gorgeous long sharp and branched spines with splendid conditions. Aesthetic superb banding pattern between the elegant white background. Superb selected masterpiece. Gem-F+++. Do not miss this unique opportunity to get this real top dark spiny masterpiece specimens in this special auction, very selected from many dives, very difficult to get and to clean them to reach this results, hours cleaning with ultrasonic scaler. The Muricanthus population in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco is unique, as the specimens are inside a lagoon with mangroves nearby and protected from currents, waves and directly sun light, most of them covered with algae and mud keeping their apex, spines and body generally with better conditions, something completely different from the populations in the open sea, with much damage to their shells-spines, fully with erosion, drill holes, really ugly and complete covered by very thick hard to remove calcareous attachments. Even so, these specimens here are incredibly hard to get with so much better conditions for the species as usual, with incredible shapes and spines. Without a doubt this masterpieces are 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 and seldom seen species. For any MURICIDAE lovers of aesthetics and advancer collectors. Found attached and buried between muddy stones with oysters about 6m- 8m deep. Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico. July 2026. Estimated value between 70-80 euros. Good luck and Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC |
| Seller | MEXICO PACIFIC (801) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | MEXICO |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 2,00 € |
| Current Price | 41,00 € - offered by susu - Auction closed -
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| 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 | 26-08-2026 > 21:15:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 17-09-2026 > 21:18:03 | | Time left | ... | |
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