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  • NOTE: Pictured shells are representative examples from available stock.
    "One Only" shells pictured are the actual shells being offered.

    Conus abbas
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    Conus abbas Hwass, in Bruguière, 1792
    Robust specimens with choice tented patterns.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Indonesia
    • SIZE:  69-72mm
    • GRADING:  Fine+
    • DESCRIPTION:  Very minor flaws on body whorl are hidden in pattern.
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $20.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus abbreviatus
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    Conus abbreviatus Reeve, 1843
    Intertidal species endemic to Hawaii.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Hawaii
    • SIZE:  27-28mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • DESCRIPTION:  Bluish-gray coloring, belted with brown dots. Clean with no erosion spots on body whorl.
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $8.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus axelrodi
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    Conus axelrodi Walls, 1978
    Shades of pastel pink coloration.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Philippines
    • SIZE:  17-20mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine / Fine+
    • DESCRIPTION:  Minor flaws
    • DATA:  Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $10.00 SPECIAL $8.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus consors
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    Conus consors Sowerby, 1833
    [+ turschi daMotta, 1985]
    Typical of Conus turschi, which is a synonym of C. consors.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Thailand
    • SIZE:  67-77mm
    • GRADING:  Fine+
    • DESCRIPTION:  Varied patterns
    • DATA:  Good
    • DATA:  $15.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus locumtenens
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    Conus locumtenens Blumenbach, 1791
    Intertidally species limited to the western Indian Ocean.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Djibouti
    • SIZE:  36-38mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
    • DESCRIPTION:  Black and white tented shells
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • NOTES:  C. acuminatus Hwass, in Bruguière, 1792 is a synonym.
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $8.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus marmoreus
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    Conus marmoreus Linné, 1758
    The classic Marbled Cone and one of the most recognizable shell species.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Philippines
    • SIZE:  81-89mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+/Fine++
    • DESCRIPTION:  Varied patterns. Lips are very slightly trimmed.
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $6.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus nimbosus
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    Conus nimbosus Hwass, in Bruguière, 1792
    Above average size and quality.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Madagascar
    • SIZE:  40-44mm
    • GRADING:  Fine++
    • DESCRIPTION:  Perfect lips and spires.
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $15.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus sulcocastaneus
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    Conus sulcocastaneus Kosuge, 1981
    Corded sculpture with knobby shoulder. Mostly found in the southern Philippines. Conus vicdani Kosuge, 1980 is an invalid name for this species.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Philippines
    • SIZE:  42-49mm
    • GRADING:  Fine+
    • DESCRIPTION:  Varied patterns, light to dark.
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $15.00   Convert Currency
    Choose a light or dark color form (due to availability)
    ** Indicate a quantity of 2 when selecting a light and dark pair. **

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    Conus taeniatus
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    Conus taeniatus Hwass, in Bruguière, 1792
    Beautiful dark patterns.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Djibouti
    • SIZE:  22-23mm
    • GRADING:  Fine+
    • DESCRIPTION:  This species almost always shows erosion; these specimens are 99% free of any erosion.
    • DATA:  Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $10.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus cancellatus
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    Conus cancellatus Hwass, 1792
    Alabaster white with strong corded sculpture.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Colombia
    • SIZE:  43-47mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • DESCRIPTION:  Choice shells; an occasional ever-so-slight micro-chip on lips.
    • NOTES:  Synonyms include Conus atractus auct. non Tomlin, 1937 and Conus austini Rehder & Abbott, 1951
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $20.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus mappa granarius
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    Conus mappa granarius Kiener, 1848
    Southwest Caribbean member of the Conus cedonulli complex. Conus sanctaemarthae Vink, 1977 is a synonym.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Colombia
    • SIZE:  65mm
    • GRADING:  Fine+
    • DESCRIPTION:  With operculum.
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • NOTES:  Exceptionally high spire for the species.
    • NOTES:  One only
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $50.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus puncticulatus
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    Conus puncticulatus Hwass, in Bruguière, 1792
    [form: cardonensis Vink, 1990]

    A distinct regional form.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Venezuela
    • SIZE:  16-20mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Gem
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • DESCRIPTION:  Powder-blue coloring with varied brown markings. Exceptional quality.
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $5.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus spurius arubaensis
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    Conus spurius arubaensis Nowell-Usticke, 1968
    Southern West Indies form.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Colombia
    • SIZE:  49-55mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
    • DESCRIPTION:  With operculums; varied patterns
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $15.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus spurius phlogopus
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    Conus spurius phlogopus Tomlin, 1937
    Distinct southern variant.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Colombia
    • SIZE:  55-63mm
    • GRADING:  Fine++
    • DESCRIPTION:  With operculums; some have a slightly corded sculpture on the body whorl.
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $15.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus arcuatus
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    Conus arcuatus Broderip & Sowerby, 1829
    Dredged from deep water.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Pacific Panama
    • SIZE:  38-42mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
    • DESCRIPTION:  Extremely varied patterns.
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $6.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus baccatus
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    Conus baccatus Sowerby, 1877
    Naturally pustulose sculpture. Dredged from deep water.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Pacific Panama
    • SIZE:  22-24mm
    • GRADING:  Fine+
    • DESCRIPTION:  Above average size.
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $24.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus patricius
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    Conus patricius Hinds, 1843
    Small, deep water specimens.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Pacific Colombia
    • SIZE:  41-44mm
    • GRADING:  Fine+
    • DESCRIPTION:  Still has a few remnants of the thick brown periostracum.
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $12.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus perplexus
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    Conus perplexus Sowerby, 1857
    Varied spotted patterns. Collected in the 1970's.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Mexico
    • SIZE:  26-28mm
    • GRADING:  Fine+
    • DESCRIPTION:  No erosion. Very minor flaws.
    • DATA:  Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $5.00   Convert Currency

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    Conus poormani
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    Conus poormani Berry, 1968
    Varied patterns. Dredged from deep water.
    • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
    • LOCALITY:  Pacific Panama
    • SIZE:  42-48mm
    • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine++ / Gem
    • DESCRIPTION:  Exceptional quality.
    • DATA:  Very Good
    • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $7.00   Convert Currency

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