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Leporicypraea mappa mappa ONE IN A MILLION 
61.4 mm Samal Is., Mindanao, Philippines 215,00 €  |
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| Item | # 0003860804 |
| Family | Cypraeidae |
| Name | Leporicypraea mappa mappa - ONE IN A MILLION , Linnaeus 1758 |
| Size | 61.4 mm |
| Locality | Samal Is., Mindanao, Philippines |
| Note | Rare deep water and unique morphological variation of a common mappa species. Truly remarkable, as it it moderately rostrated, and shows elongated anatomical form much like a New Caledonian eglantina. It displays an impressive marbleized thick margin and colorful base. The dorsum shows larger diffuse dorsal line, distinct lacunae and patterning with a complete absence spotting on the lateral walls. Beyond the candle base features.....the hyper-thick margins, elegant form and pronounced stocky extremity tips make this mappa a "one in a million" significantly unique specimen. The shell is almost unreal in appearance, as seen in photographs, with a heavy weight/size ratio (35.4 grams). Taken by tangle net at 150 meters off Samal Island, Davao Bay, Mindanao, Philippines. Date of collection unavailable. EX: Phillip W. Clover collection. The specimen shows negligible subnacre blemishes on the posterior aperture. Grade: GEM minus. |
| Seller | Seashell Trader (343) - Register to view Feedback |
| Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 200,00 € |
| Current Price | 215,00 € - offered by optimappa - Auction closed -
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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 € |
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| End | 24-09-2025 > 21:30:00 |
| shellauction.net timeServer time | 22-10-2025 > 16:11:04 |
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