Large Genuine Triton Horn (Charonia tritonis) | Majestic...

Your highlights at a glance: Species: Charonia tritonis (Real Triton's horn / Triton's trumpet) Size: length approx. 250 mm (Impressive cabinet- and display-piece size) Condition: Excellent, undamaged shell apex and beautifully formed aperture edge Pattern: High-contrast, excellently preserved pattern in cream, chestnut-brown, and white tones Aperture: Broadly flaring with the species-typical elegant orange-brown inner coloration Origin: Tropical Indo-Pacific Background & Collectors value: The Triton’s horn owes its name to the Greek sea god Triton. In nature, this predatory giant snail inhabits the outer zones of coral reefs, where it plays an ecological keystone role. As one of the largest snails alive today and because wild stocks in many countries are subject to strict restrictions to protect the reefs, undamaged historic or legally acquired superb specimens in this quality and size of 25 cm are extremely valuable and sought-after rarities on the international collectors' market without / diverse Charonia tritonis

Estimate:$168.25

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