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| Item | # 0003465126 | | Family | Muricidae | | Name | Murexsul jaliscoensis - EXTENDED LIP AND SPINES! |
| Size | 26.2 mm, w/o |
| Locality | Isla Toriz, Melaque, Jal; Mexico |
| Note | GIANT SPECIAL LONG SPINES WOOOW!! Really long spines in the lip combined with rare extended lip, with incredible fresh bright brownish golden color. RARE species in Mexico. Very hard to find in any conditions!! Jalisco is a state of Mexico in the Pacific where I am originally from. It is the only species that is known by the name of my state. Jalisco- Murexsul "jaliscoensis" , In many years of searching and exploring I only found 2 unique populations with a few dozen individuals in in a couple of rocks. One in Cuastecomates and the other in Melaque, Jalisco. Searching for years for more populations of this mysterious species, I never managed to find more. This species has the peculiarity of being completely covered with a type of algae with an extreme orange color and I don't know if it is produced by the same animal. Extremely rare in any condition. Here is a specimen in best conditions combined with a great Giant size 26.2mm, simply exceptional and with fresh colors, extreme long spines form, extended lip, Great thick lip, beautiful siphon canal and top sculpture, the best. Some insignificant micro defects otherwise Gem, F+++. For advancer collectors. Found attached under big stones with orange mud about 7m. Isla Toriz, Punta Melaque, Melaque, Jalisco, Mexico. January 2024. Value for these rarity with extended lip and extra long spines: 39-45 euro. ATTENTION!!! Dear friends this will be the last auction from Germany, after this auction I have to send all the packages to all of you, I can't take them with me to Mexico, if you will bid on my shells, the package will be sent to your destination after this running auction and payment, thank you for your kind attention and understanding. Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC |
| Seller | MEXICO PACIFIC (640) -
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| Currency of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 2,00 € |
| Current Price | 3,00 € - offered by rosenthals - You must be registered to make your offer -
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| Range | Bid Increment |
| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 25-09-2024 > 21:15:00 | | shellauction.net time | 21-09-2024 > 03:18:31 | | Time left | 4 days, 17 hours, 56 min | | |
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