Triplofusus Papillosus Pleuroploca Gigantea Horse Conch 242mm Knobless Wonder
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44276515 |
Triplofusus papillosa (Sowerby, 1825) now the official name. 242m F++ with operculm
Florida horse conch
This is the State shell of Florida since 1969, formerly called Triplofusus gigantea.
This specimen is referred to as the "knobless wonder" as the usual large knobs are absent on the upper whorls and minimal on the bottom whorl. The knobless variety is very uncommon...found 2 in my lifetime. I kept its natural periosteum on as I felt it gives the shell character.... Near gem specimen except for one slight dip/nick in lip.
Collected by me in Central West Florida. Complete collection data will accompany this shell.
