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CY252 Nesiocypraea midwayensis

CY252 Nesiocypraea midwayensis

$900.00
Author Azuma & Kurohara, 1967
Genus Nesiocypraea
Species midwayensis
Locality Balut Island, Philippines, fresh dead in tangle nets at 200 meters depth
Grade F++
Size 25.2mm


This specimen was fresh dead collected but remains in very good condition, retaining beautiful color and pattern, and almost all of its gloss. Displays very well in-hand and remains a striking example of this exceptional species.

In the photos, it looks like there is some straw-like debris inside the aperture of the shell - that is just loose debris, it could easily be removed but I didn't want to take any risk of damaging the shell.

Nesiocypraea midwayensis has become increasingly scarce on the market. GEM specimens are now selling for over $5,000! An excellent opportunity to add an example of this extremely sought-after species to your collection!

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