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Drymaeus smithii Rare.

35,06 mm Cundinamarca, Colombia. 18,00 €

Item

# 0004155972

Family

LANDSNAILS

Name

Drymaeus smithii - Rare. , Da costa,1898

Size

35,06 mm

Locality

Cundinamarca, Colombia.

Note

A magnificent specimen of Drymaeus smithii, distinguished by an exceptional chromatic array of rich brown spiral bands harmoniously distributed across a glossy shell surface. The peristome exhibits a strongly developed and twisted fold—an unmistakable sign of full maturity—perfectly preserved and greatly enhancing the shell’s refined morphology. The aperture reveals a striking deep-violet interior, an intense and highly desirable characteristic that immediately captures the attention of the discerning collector. The shell presents a slight growth mark on the dorsal surface, an authentic testimony to its natural history in the wild rather than a post-collection defect. Such field marks frequently reinforce the genuine provenance of the specimen and add considerable character to advanced collections focused on ecological authenticity and natural variation. Collected extremely fresh among the leaf litter of a pristine Andean cloud forest at 2210 meters above sea level in May 2026, this remarkable high-altitude origin further elevates its exclusivity and scientific relevance. Specimens of this quality, maturity, and vibrant coloration originating from such elevations are only rarely encountered on the international market. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a visually captivating and ecologically authentic example of D. smithii—a true centerpiece destined to attract attention within any serious collection of Neotropical terrestrial gastropods.

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COLOMBIA

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