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Plekocheilus (Eurytus) episcopalis auriformis Rare.

69,01 mm Cundinamarca, Colombia. 20,00 €

Item

# 0004175718

Family

LANDSNAILS

Name

Plekocheilus (Eurytus) episcopalis auriformis - Rare. , (Da costa,1904)

Size

69,01 mm

Locality

Cundinamarca, Colombia.

Note

An interesting specimen, lacking periostracum, displaying a refined beige ground coloration elegantly overlaid with coppery-brown mottling, complemented by a beige-colored lip. The absence of periostracum allows the delicate chromatic nuances of the shell to be fully appreciated, an important aesthetic feature for advanced collectors. From a morphological standpoint, it is clearly distinguishable from Plekocheilus episcopalis corticosus by its more slender spire, a less rounded body whorl, and a more pronounced columellar fold—diagnostic characters that enhance both its taxonomic interest and its desirability within specialized collections of Andean terrestrial gastropods. This specimen was found among the leaf litter of a humid montane forest at 1,450 meters above sea level, collected by local inhabitants in January 2026. Its precise ecological provenance and recent field data provide valuable context and authenticity, qualities increasingly appreciated in the current international malacological market. Reference: https://www.academia.edu/18737208/The_Amphibulimidae_Mollusca_

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