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Hexaplex princeps THE LONGEST SPINES WOOOW
74 mm Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex. 38,00 €  |
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| Item | # 0004084805 | | Family | Muricidae | | Name | Hexaplex princeps - THE LONGEST SPINES WOOOW , (Broderip, 1833) |
| Size | 74 mm, w/o |
| Locality | Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mex. |
| Note | THE LONGEST SPINES EVER WOOOOOW!! If you are looking for spiny specimens here is the one to get, the curvature of this spines are so crazy that looks unreal in some of the anterior dorsal side. Branched shoulder spines with elegant spiral elegant shape. Apex, lip and siphon completely intact. The banding pattern is just sensational and irresistible. Some natural imperfections near spire-holes, not really detracting the beauty. F+++. 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 masterpiece is 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. 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. March 2026. Value for the longest spines you can get for this wonderful species : 65-80 euros. Good luck and Happy shelling!!! MEXICO PACIFIC |
| Seller | MEXICO PACIFIC (764) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | MEXICO |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 2,00 € |
| Current Price | 38,00 € - offered by Wzq46 - 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 € |
| | End | 25-03-2026 > 21:15:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 26-03-2026 > 21:33:57 | | Time left | ... | |
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