Cymbiola vespertilio GEM 89mm (Bat Volute) – Top size

Scientific name: Cymbiola vespertilio (Linnaeus, 1758) Family: Volutidae (volutes) Quality / Condition: GEM (Absolute flawless specimen, perfect shell lip, undamaged protoconch, no growth defects) Size: 8.9 cm (89 mm) – Outstanding size for this species! Origin / Provenance: Samar, Philippines (with exact locality data) Description: For sale is an exceptionally large and flawless showpiece of the “Bat Volute” (Cymbiola vespertilio). With a substantial length of 8.9 cm, this shell already belongs to the Giant Size for this species, which typically reaches only 5 to 7 cm on average. The shell impresses with an extremely high-contrast, zigzag pattern in characteristic brown and beige tones on a light background. The pronounced, bat-like shoulder spines (spine development) are perfectly formed and show no damage. The aperture is glossy and flawless. A scientifically valuable collectible in rare cabinet-size with precise provenance from the Philippine island of Samar. SKU: Oberdiek Volutidae Cymbiola vespertilio 70 Sale and shipping via DHL only within the EU

Estimate:$165.87

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