Large Genuine Triton Horn (Charonia tritonis) | Majestic...

Your highlights at a glance: Species: Charonia tritonis (True Triton's horn / Triton's trumpet) Size: Length about 250 mm (Impressive cabinet and display size) Condition: Excellent preservation, undamaged shell tip (apex) and beautifully formed mouth opening Pattern: High-contrast, excellently preserved pattern in cream, chestnut brown, and white tones Mouth opening: Widely flared with the species-typical elegant orange-brown inner coloration Origin: Tropical Indo-Pacific Background & Collecting Value: The Triton's horn owes its name to the Greek sea god Triton. In nature, this predatory giant snail inhabits the outer zones of coral reefs, where it plays a key ecological role. As one of the largest snails alive today and with wild stocks in many countries under strict restrictions to protect reefs, undamaged historical or legally acquired splendid specimens of this quality and size (25 cm) are extremely valuable and sought-after rarities on the international collector’s market excluding / various Charonia tritonis

Estimación:€150

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