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GRAND PASTELS IN BANDED GLORIOSUS: REDDISH, ISABELLE AND BROWNS. The former Chicomurex venustulus (Rehder & Wilson, 1975). C. gloriosus is now the correct name, the real C. venustulus is an endemic from the Marquesas Islands. WORMS is updated on the matter. Out of a big batch, the 4 best ones. On top a rare coloration of almost black with a contrasting ivory body whorl. Below brown and reddish banded shells. For the discriminating connoisseurs and the Muricologist who likes variation and sumptuous sets in the collection.
Philippines. Balut Island. Tangle nets. 100-150 m. 2017.
Red = 44.8 mm, Orange = 48.2 mm, Light Brown = 46.6 mm, Dark Brown = 52.9 mm.
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