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Muricanthus ambiguus EXTRA VARICES AND SPINY! 
85.4 mm Barra de Navidad, Jalisco,Mexico 76,00 €  |
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| Item | # 0003647518 |
| Family | Muricidae |
| Name | Muricanthus ambiguus - EXTRA VARICES AND SPINY! , (Reeve, 1845) |
| Size | 85.4 mm, w/o |
| Locality | Barra de Navidad, Jalisco,Mexico |
| Note | BLACK DORSAL SPINY AND WHITE VENTRAL BACKGROUND COLOR!!
With 8 varices this one should be a Muricanthus radix but present the body shape and spines of a Muricanthus ambiguus with a long siphon canal and Pear form. Thick branched multiple spines all around almost. The real maximun beauty you will get. Some minor defects otherwise Gem. Incredible F+++. There is such an immense variability in these specimens with 3 species that are probably so distant from each other but with mixtures between them in a population of hundreds of individuals such as this population in Barra de Navidad that may present individuals with similarities of M.ambiguus, nigritus and radix. There are many studies of this but contradictions always abound, this is the clearest example for Mexico that I have seen in this variable population. From the shape to the amount of varicose veins are what determine some rules in the studies but even so they are disproved when specimens contain some clear differences with studies in Peru and others in Mexico. Exquisite and unique fresh black shiny color with the best spire and spines all around. High selected rare specimens for this special auction, choose your favorite. Without a doubt this masterpiece is a treasure for anyone who wins it. It is much more impressive in your hands because of the details that you can't see in the photos. Super high selection in situ with the best exceptional conditions you can get for this extraordinary and seldom seen species. For any MURICIDAE lovers! For advancer collectors. Minor defect otherwise Museum piece. F+++. Found attached and buried between muddy stones with oysters about 6m- 7m deep. Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico. March 2025. Value for this incredible spiny sea urchin form: 100-130 euros. High resolution image available on request. Good luck and Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC |
| Seller | MEXICO PACIFIC (688) - Register to view Feedback |
| Seller Country | MEXICO |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 2,00 € |
| Current Price | 76,00 € - offered by cathrine.dv - Auction closed -
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| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
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| End | 26-03-2025 > 21:15:00 |
| shellauction.net timeServer time | 18-04-2025 > 17:25:01 |
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