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CY253 Ovatipsa chinensis variolaria cf. ilariae

CY253 Ovatipsa chinensis variolaria cf. ilariae

$35.00
Author Bozzetti, 2019
Genus Ovatipsa
Species chinensis variolaria cf. ilariae
Locality Sainte Luce, near Tolagnaro, Southeast Madagascar, dived offshore in coral rubble
Grade F
Size 25.3mm


A very interesting little specimen! This form of chinensis from SE Madagascar was named "ilariae" by Luigi Bozzetti in 2019. This specimen I actually purchased from him in 2024. It was never a fully accepted species, but it's definitely an interesting specimen for study or collection!

Graded F due to a growth scar near the posterior end of the dorsum and a very small predation hole on the base (see photos).

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