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Cypraea tigris - SUPERB 48.6 BLUE DWARF , Linnaeus, 1758
Size
48.6 mm
Locality
Philippines
Note
Two of the FINEST DWARF tigris of the JES Collection are offered in this sale. Specimen 2: Hypermature at 48.6 mm, with extreme marginal and ventral callosity, and consequent weight and solidity. Beautiful colours, with exquisite bluish ground. Supremely well-formed dorsal pattern. A jewel of a tigris for the Cypraeidae connoisseur, or tigris specialist. Data: Tayabas Bay, Quezon, Luzon, Philippines; upon reef substrate; 5-10 m; dived; 2010. Size: 48.6 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne.