Exotic giant spiny snail – Chicoreus ramosus (120 mm) –...

About the snail: Also known as 'Krausdorn', this shell captivates with its snow-white calcified shell, shaped by rugged elegance. The striking, crown-like ridges and the characteristic, light pink to orange-tinted aperture make this flawless specimen a real eye-catcher. Origin: Indo-Pacific; hand-collected from the fish-rich waters around the Philippines (e.g., Cebu or Bohol). Habitat: Tropical shallow-water zones and shallow coral reefs; it lives on sandy bottoms and rubble fields, where it actively feeds on other shells and mollusks. SKU Oberdiek Murex ramosus 50

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