Conus thomae 80mm ┼ Spectacular giant rarity (XXL cabinet...

Scientific data & taxonomy Species name: Conus thomae (in modern classifications often assigned to the subgenus Strategoconus thomae) Common name: St. Thomas cone snail First descriptor (author): Johann Friedrich Gmelin, 1791 Family: Conidae (cone snails) Specifications of this specimen Size: 80 mm (Absolute Giant class! The vast majority of pieces on the market range between 40 and 60 mm. A specimen reaching the magical 80 mm threshold is considered an absolute rarity and outstanding giant in malacology). Quality: GEM (Completely flawless. The delicate, broad-spread shell lip, the fine spiral and the delicate apex/protoconch show no damage, chips, or the growth defects commonly seen in deep-sea net catches.) Origin (provenance): Mindanao, Philippines (Traditionally from the famous deep-water nets, the so-called tangle nets, around Balut Island, from depths of 100 to 200 meters) Shipping via DHL insured Sale only within the EU SKU Oberdiek Conus thomae

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