Conus betulinus – Giant!

Species: Conus betulinus

Author: Linnaeus, 1758

Locality: Recodo sea, Zamboanga, Philippines

Size: 140.3mm

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Description

Description

Some pitting at the spire region which is common for such a large and gerontic specimen. Lip with some very minor chips which is also normal for giant specimens. One small natural repair near the lip of a natural chip, about 2cm long but it is not very bad as it was a very straight chip. Anyway, already a masterpiece in this size and condition. Impressive specimen!