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Family: PLEUROTOMARIIDAE / Genus: Bayerotrochus

Bayerotrochus teramachii
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Bayerotrochus teramachii (Kuroda, 1955)
A robust specimen; a large, showy species at a reasonable price.
  • FAMILY:  PLEUROTOMARIIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Taiwan
  • SIZE:  93mm widest diameter X 74mm base-to-spire
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum. Leading lip edge above slit is not perfect. Beautifully iridescent aperture.
  • NOTES:  One Only
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $50.00   Convert Currency

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Bayerotrochus westralis
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Bayerotrochus westralis (Whitehead, 1987)
Nice size shells from ± 500 meters of water.
  • FAMILY:  PLEUROTOMARIIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Western Australia
  • SIZE:  90-95mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine/Fine+
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculums. Minor roughness to slit and outer edge of lip, and very few minor flaws as typical for this species.
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $75.00   Convert Currency

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Family: PLEUROTOMARIIDAE / Genus: Perotrochus

Perotrochus anseeuwi
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Perotrochus anseeuwi (Kosuge, 1980)
A beautiful above-average size specimen.
  • FAMILY:  PLEUROTOMARIIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  61mm widest diameter X 57mm base-to-spire
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum. Leading edge of lip slightly trimmed, but does not detract from the overall beauty of this specimen.
  • NOTES:  One Only
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  SOLD   Convert Currency

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Perotrochus anseeuwi
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Perotrochus anseeuwi (Kosuge, 1980)
Smaller size, but exceptional color-pattern.
  • FAMILY:  PLEUROTOMARIIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  43mm widest diameter X 38mm base-to-spire
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum. Minor flaw along lower slit - see picture.
  • NOTES:  One Only
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $100.00   Convert Currency

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Perotrochus gotoi
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Perotrochus gotoi Anseeuw, 1990
Nice color and pattern. Strong sculpture below sutures.
  • FAMILY:  PLEUROTOMARIIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  51mm widest diameter X 47mm base-to-spire
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum. Has a small chip on end of lower slit.
  • NOTES:  One Only.
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $180.00   Convert Currency

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Perotrochus hirasei
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Perotrochus hirasei (Pilsbry, 1903)
Interesting small specimens trawled off central Japan. A most reasonable price for this showy Pleurotomarid species.
  • FAMILY:  PLEUROTOMARIIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Japan
  • SIZE:  59-65mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine/Fine+
  • DATA:  Good
  • DESCRIPTION:All are live-taken. The slits have minor chipping, but the overall condition is excellent.
  • NOTES:  These are juvenile shells, but seemingly fully formed.
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $35.00   Convert Currency

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Perotrochus vicdani
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Perotrochus vicdani (Kosuge, 1980)
Large, robust specimen, rarely offered this size.
  • FAMILY:  PLEUROTOMARIIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  75mm wide at base, 67mm high
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum. Very slight roughness along basal lip and at extreme end of slit. The slit is otherwise perfect. Nice color with strong alternating orange/white pattern.
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  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $800.00   Convert Currency

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Perotrochus vicdani
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Perotrochus vicdani (Kosuge, 1980)
Nice specimen of moderately large size.
  • FAMILY:  PLEUROTOMARIIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  59mm widest diameter X 52mm base-to-spire
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum. Slit is perfect. Lip edge is ever-so-slightly rough. See picture.
  • NOTES:  One Only
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $175.00   Convert Currency

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