Murex pterynotus martinetana 26mm w/o, Roding 1798, By Roger Valiente in 1977

Description

Murex pterynotus martinetana with operculum. Author: Roding 1798. Beautiful 26mm specimen collected in 1977 by Roger Valiente from the Philippines. According to the data tag: Was found by a fishing vessel in 130 meters on a muddy bottom off Maribago beach, Mactan Island, near Cebu City, Philippines. Nice shell, awesome coloring. Please see all photos on this beauty. Comes in a display box shown. First class mail. Thank you