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Hexaplex princeps DARK MAGNIFICENT BEAUTY!
82.1 mm     Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex.     51,00 €
Item# 0004017167
FamilyMuricidae
NameHexaplex princeps - DARK MAGNIFICENT BEAUTY! , (Broderip, 1833)
Size82.1 mm, w/o
LocalityBarra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex.
NoteSPECIAL DARK MAGNIFICENT BEAUTY WOOOW!! Impressive Dark dense color form between shoulder side between the wide branched shoulder spines. Elegant intact wide spiny spire with superb conditions. Lip, apex and siphon intact with the best conditions combined with dark color form almost all around as you can see. F+++-F++. Some minor natural grow mark almost lost between not really detracting this seldom seen dark beauty. For advancer collectors. Dream selected jewels for the species!! This is one of the most common large species of Muricidae in the Mexican Pacific and is widely used as seafood in restaurants. Although open sea Hexaplex princeps are generally 99.9% completely ugly with classic dense erosion, missing spines all around, large drill holes, no coloration or pattern, and thick calcareous organisms attached all around them almost impossible to remove, that is the common Hexaplex princeps. However, on very rare occasions and in very enclosed bays or lagoon mouths that are open to the sea, there are individuals in optimal condition, but finding them is always a mystery and really hard. With my years of experience and luck, I know of some places where they sometimes appear in ideal and striking conditions. Here I present that unique and unusual selection. Without a doubt this masterpieces are a treasure for anyone who wins it. Carefully handpicked with years of experience and cleaned preserving its natural parts. 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 species, choose your favorite in this great auction. For any MURICIDAE lovers of aesthetics and advancer collectors. Masterpiece selection. Found attached on, under and between large muddy stones with oysters and mussels about 4m- 7m deep. Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico. December 2025. Value for this uncommon wide superb dark color form : 60-70 euros. Good luck and Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC
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Seller CountryMEXICO
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Start Price2,00 €
Current Price51,00 € - offered by Crossbones  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
Zhuzi (0) 3 €22-01-2026 > 10:51:442
Wzq46 (90) 13 €26-01-2026 > 05:00:063
Frank_9P8 (13) 18 €22-01-2026 > 02:59:471
Wzq46 (90) 26 €27-01-2026 > 06:22:125
Wzq46 (90) 33 €27-01-2026 > 17:49:496
Thetis75 (1521) 35 €28-01-2026 > 15:25:197
osubugboy (263) 36 €26-01-2026 > 23:53:044
Thetis75 (1521) 44 €28-01-2026 > 21:12:539
clxLulu (253) 50 €28-01-2026 > 21:09:148
Crossbones (132) 51 €28-01-2026 > 21:14:0210