Thursday, April 16, 2009

Chicoreus Cornucervi






Chicoreus Cornucervi

Roding 1798

Size : 117 mm

Locality : Arafura sea.


Great Murex Cornucervi from arafura sea, with long spines. This specimen caught by fish net at 15 - 20 m depth. Very beautiful shell !!!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Amphidromus Perversus Solomni


Amphidromus Perversus Solomni
Abbas & Krull 2009.
Size : 40 - 55 mm
Locality : Nusa Barong Island, East Java.

One of the most beautiful Amphidromus in the world. Unbelieveable "rose red" coloration, with 4 color varieties. Yellow/red & yellow/black color were common, Solid red color is harder to get. Available in dextral and sinistral.


Friday, March 13, 2009

Cassis Cornuta Sp / Female



Cassis Cornuta with branched spines.
Size : 185 mm.
Remark : Female specimen.
Locality : Sumbawa Island, Indonesia.
Depth : 20 - 30 m
Dived, December 2008.
Probably a new subspecies. Found pair from the same location, both have similar characteristic.A very rare & unique specimen !!!


Cassis Cornuta Sp / Male




Cassis Cornuta with branched spines.
Size : 185 mm.
Remark : Male specimen.
Locality : Sumbawa Island, Indonesia.
Depth : 20 - 30 m
Dived, December 2008.

Probably a new subspecies. Found pair from the same location, both have similar characteristic.
A very rare & unique specimen !!!