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Macrocypraea cervus – giant! (154.0mm!), >6 inches the most sought-after size! Extremely rare, only from old collection such sizes.

By local fisherman, taken decades ago. Growth lines and a mark on upper dorsum and near aperture. Perfect canal. Incredible size which is larger than even any of the world records for the big 3. Chelycypraea testudinaria maximum size is 153mm and Cypraea tigris schilderiana also maximum size at 153mm. Therefore, this is an important specimen that is definitely will display as the largest known cowrie species at a very rare size surpassing 6 inches.

Species: Macrocypraea cervus

Author: (Linnaeus, 1771)

Locality: Yucatán, Mexico

Size: 154.0mm

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