Achatinidae
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Achatina panthera
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Achatina panthera (Ferussac, 1821)
A mainland southern African species introduced into Madagascar.
  • FAMILY:  ACHATINIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Madagascar
  • SIZE:  124-132mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine / Fine+
  • DATA:  Good
  • DESCRIPTION:Thick, solid, calcarious shells. Some very minor imperfections.
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Achatina weynesi
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Achatina weynesi Dautzenberg, 1900
One of the true rarities among the Achatina. It has a limited range in central Africa.
  • FAMILY:  ACHATINIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Rwanda
  • SIZE:  74-80mm
  • GRADING:  Dead-taken
  • DATA:  Basic
  • DESCRIPTION:The lips are obviously filed, but as good as they come.
  • NOTES:  The pattern of streaks varies considerably.
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  Archachatina

Archachatina bicarinata
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Archachatina bicarinata (Bruguière, 1792)
An impressive naturally sinistral species endemic to islands in the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa.
  • FAMILY:  ACHATINIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Sao Tome Island
  • SIZE:  122-135mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine
  • DATA:  Detailed
  • DESCRIPTION:All with some imperfections.
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  Atopocochlis

Atopocochlis exarata
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Atopocochlis exarata (Mueller, 1774)
Endemic to Sao Tome Island, West Africa. One of the truly beautiful land shell species.
  • FAMILY:  ACHATINIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Sao Tome Island
  • SIZE:  48-57mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:Quite variable in shape.
  • NOTES:  This lot comprises some of the best shells I've had of this species.
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $12.00   Convert Currency

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