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Drymaeus auris Rare. Big

48,48 mm Santander, Colombia. 8,00 €

Item

# 0004155752

Family

LANDSNAILS

Name

Drymaeus auris - Rare. Big , Pfeiffer,1866

Size

48,48 mm

Locality

Santander, Colombia.

Note

A lovely specimen displaying a distinctive pattern of gray and brown bands across the teleoconch, producing a subtle yet highly attractive chromatic contrast. The shell is further enhanced by a spectacular deep-violet aperture, an especially desirable feature among advanced collectors. The dorsal surface presents a perforation entirely consistent with its environmental history and natural in situ exposure, characteristics that strongly attest to its authentic field origin rather than any artificial alteration. Collected by local inhabitants among the leaf litter of a humid Andean forest at 1650 meters above sea level, a remarkable altitudinal range that provides significant ecological and biogeographical context to the specimen. Such provenance considerably enhances its scientific and documentary value, particularly for specialists focused on high-elevation Andean malacofauna. An excellent opportunity for collectors and researchers seeking uncommon Andean material at a competitive starting price. Particularly suitable for reference collections, comparative studies, or for enthusiasts who appreciate the intrinsic scientific importance and natural history significance of specimens originating from challenging high-mountain habitats—rarely represented within the international auction market. Reference: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344464116_A_review_of_Stenostylus_Pilsbry_1898_and_Drymaeus_Albers_1850_Mollusca_Gastropoda_Orthalicoidea Page 63.

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