Pionoconus floccatus - HYPOTYPE , G. B. Sowerby II, 1841
Size
61.6 mm
Locality
Philippines
Note
GEM. Most of the floccatus are either brown or purplish colored and the patterns are seldom stunning as seen in this piece. The present shell is adult, but not yet very old. Aesthetic top pieces as this floccatus remain rare. HYPOTYPE in the twin books: 1000 Shells, exceptionals from the Philippines.
Philippines. Siargao. Offshore the bay of Pilar. 25 m. 2012.
#679903