Conchiglie Shells Seashells Cypraea Conus Voluta Murex mirkoguardiani
Cypraea guttata surinensis f. bengalensis
Live collected, a top specimen! This shell represents the exact, classic deep-water form originally studied, identified, and described by my grandfather according to the historical diagnosis.While a standard specimen of this subspecies typically weighs around 14 grams, this extraordinary shell far exceeds that average, reaching an astonishing 19 grams. This remarkable weight is due to an exceptionally dense, heavy structure and a massive, over-developed lateral callus. Such distinct hyper-calcification is a highly coveted trait among advanced collectors, as it indicates a fully mature, thick-shelled specimen from deep-water habitats.
Off Phuket, Andaman Sea, Thailand
58 mm Fine+++/Gem