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Drymaeus felix Extremely rare.

39,00 mm Cundinamarca, Colombia. 45,00 €

Item

# 0004080040

Family

LANDSNAILS

Name

Drymaeus felix - Extremely rare. , L. Pfeiffer,1862

Size

39,00 mm

Locality

Cundinamarca, Colombia.

Note

Magnificent specimen of Drymaeus felix, displaying an exceptional chromatic pattern of rich zig-zag banding in blackish-brown and ash-grey, harmoniously arranged over a lustrous shell surface. Particularly distinctive is a clean, narrow white basal band that encircles the entire circumference of the final whorl, providing a striking visual contrast that greatly enhances the shell’s aesthetic balance and immediately distinguishes this individual among typical representatives of the species. The shell exhibits a fully developed and thickened peristome—an unmistakable indicator of complete maturity—perfectly preserved and accentuating the specimen’s refined morphology. The aperture reveals a vivid violet interior, a highly sought-after trait that instantly captures the attention of the discerning collector and elevates the specimen’s display appeal. A slight natural wear mark is visible on the lip, most likely the result of life in the wild rather than any post-collection damage. Such authentic field marks are often appreciated by advanced collectors, as they attest to the specimen’s genuine natural history and add character to collections that value ecological context and provenance. Collected fresh among the leaf litter of a pristine Andean cloud forest at 2,260 meters above sea level in February 2026, this high-elevation origin further enhances its exclusivity. Specimens of this maturity, preservation, and vibrant coloration from such altitude are only rarely encountered on the international market. An outstanding opportunity to secure a visually captivating and ecologically authentic example of D. felix—a centerpiece specimen destined to draw attention and competitive bidding in any serious collection of Neotropical land snails. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344464116_A_review_of_Stenostylus_Pilsbry_1898_and_Drymaeus_Albers_1850_Mollusca_Gastropoda_Orthalicoidea_Bulimulidae_from_Colombia_with_description_of_new_species Page 58.

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