Specimen Chicoreus Orchidiflorus - 29 mm- 600' deep off Balut Island S Mindanao

Description

I do not ship internationally. However, I do provide free shipping to a valid secondary (relative/intermediary) address that is within the United States.
Harvested by nets in 600 feet of water - shell bottom - off Balut Island (also known as Malulong). There appears to be a tiny drill hole on the spire which is magnified in photos 2 & 4.
I do not grade shells. The flash makes it difficult, but the photos speak for themselves.
I always hand selected from what was available at the time.
Sorry, but due to the fragility of shells and coral and the difficulty in packing, this must be sold as is. Please view photos carefully.
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Species:
C. orchidiflorus
Chicoreus orchidiflorus
(Shikama, 1973)
Synonyms
Chicoreus subtilis
Houart, 1977
Pterynotus celinamarumai
Kosuge, 1980
Pterynotus cerinamarumai
Kosuge, 1980
Pterynotus orchidiflorus
Shikama, 1973
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