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Bradybaenidae Bradybaenidae
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    		• Genera available on this page
  • Calocochlia
  • Guamampa







    • NOTE: Pictured shells are representative examples from available stock.
    "One Only" shells pictured are the actual shells being offered.
    Calocochlia pan
    Click to enlarge     		Calocochlia pan (Broderip, 1841)
    Variably banded. As with many species of Helicostylids, the bands are created by a cuticle or periostracum that coats the surface of the shell.
    • FAMILY:  BRADYBAENIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Philippines
    • SIZE:  41-47mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine++ / Gem
    • DESCRIPTION:  with periostracum (cuticle)
    • DATA:  Detailed
    • NOTES:  The spire height varies as much as the shell's pattern.
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    Guamampa gloriosa sarasinorum
    Click to enlarge     		Guamampa gloriosa sarasinorum (P. & F. Sarasin, 1899)
    The nominate form of the species. Often wrongly sold in the genus Planispira, which is a Camaenid.
    • FAMILY:  BRADYBAENIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Indonesia
    • SIZE:  38-43mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine++ / Gem
    • DESCRIPTION:  Superb condition. Variably banded; light & dark color forms.
    • DATA:  Very good
    • NOTES:  The genus Guamampa was described by Schileyko in 1996. Many of the larger southern Sulawesi Island species formerly placed in the Camaenid genus Planispira have been transferred to this genus. This species has also sold with the closely related genus name Tricheulota.
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    Guamampa gloriosa gloriosa
    Click to enlarge     		Guamampa gloriosa gloriosa (P. & F. Sarasin, 1899)
    Dark form with background color in various shades of brown -- quite distinct and showy.
    • FAMILY:  BRADYBAENIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Indonesia
    • SIZE:  38-43mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine++ / Gem
    • DESCRIPTION:  Variably banded.
    • DATA:  Very good
    • NOTES:  G. gloriosa gloriosa has a higher elevated spire than other species of the genus.
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