Ranellidae
Ranellidae

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  Argobuccinum

Argobuccinum pustulosum ranelliforme
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Argobuccinum pustulosum ranelliforme (King, 1832)
One of numerous forms of this species found around the world. Taken by divers.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Chile
  • SIZE:  68-73mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum and periostracum. Large, select specimens.
  • DATA:  Very Good
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Argobuccinum scabrum
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Argobuccinum (Priene) scabrum (King, 1832)
Bristly periostracum.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Chile
  • SIZE:  45-57mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum and periostracum
  • DATA:  Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $6.00   Convert Currency

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  Biplex

Biplex pulchellum
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Biplex pulchellum (Sowerby, 1825)
Distribution limited to N.E. Australia and Indonesia.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Australia
  • SIZE:  23-28mm
  • GRADING:  Fine
  • DESCRIPTION:Bead-like sculpture. Slight erosion on body whorl.
  • DATA:  Detailed
  • NOTES:  Biplex jucundum is a synonym.
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  Cabestana

Cabestana tabulata waterhousei
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Cabestana tabulata waterhousei (Adams & Angas, 1864)
Large, robust specimens.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Western Australia
  • SIZE:  67-69mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum.
  • DATA:  Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $12.00   Convert Currency

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  Cymatium (Lotoria)

Cymatium lotorium
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Cymatium (Lotoria) lotorium (Linné, 1758)
Beautiful, dark burnt orange color. Solid, heavy shells.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Indonesia
  • SIZE:  109-121mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+ / Fine++
  • DESCRIPTION:Thick, mature lips.
  • DATA:  Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $15.00   Convert Currency

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  Cymatium (Monoplex)

Cymatium intermedium
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Cymatium (Monoplex) intermedium (Pease, 1869)
Do not confuse with Cymatium aquatile, which has a more complex sculpture.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Hawaii
  • SIZE:  52-59mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Nuclear whorl tipped as usual.
  • DATA:  Very Good
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Cymatium nicobaricum
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Cymatium (Monoplex) nicobaricum (Röding, 1798)
Superb orange-mouthed specimens with no erosion.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Bahamas
  • SIZE:  45-48mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum; slightly variable coloring.
  • DATA:  Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $4.00   Convert Currency

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  Cymatium (Ranularia)

Cymatium encausticum
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Cymatium (Ranularia) encausticum (Reeve, 1844)
Choice, mature shells.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  53-62mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:with operculum; well-developed aperture shield and lip.
  • DATA:  Very Good
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Cymatium exile
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Cymatium (Ranularia) exile (Reeve, 1844)
Long anterior canal.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  52-58mm
  • GRADING:  Fine++
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum.
  • DATA:  Very Good
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Cymatium moniliferum
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Cymatium (Ranularia) moniliferum (Adams & Reeve, 1850)
A western Indian Ocean species.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Madagascar
  • SIZE:  47-49mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Fully mature aperture development.
  • DATA:  Good
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Cymatium oboesum
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Cymatium (Ranularia) oboesum (Perry, 1811)
Limited to the Indian Ocean.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  India
  • SIZE:  39-46mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Varied aperture/lip development
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • NOTES:  Cymatium retusum is a synonym.
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Cymatium tripum
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Cymatium (Ranularia) tripum (Lamarck, 1822)
Limited to the northern Indian Ocean.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  India
  • SIZE:  48-52mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum; mature lip development.
  • DATA:  Good
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  Cymatium (Reticutriton)

Cymatium pfeifferianum
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Cymatium (Reticutriton) pfeifferianum (Reeve, 1844)
Exceptional sculpture and banded markings.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Madagascar
  • SIZE:  41-47mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+ / Fine++
  • DESCRIPTION:All with intact protoconchs
  • DATA:  Good
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Cymatium pfeifferianum
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Cymatium (Reticutriton) pfeifferianum (Reeve, 1844)
Taken in deep water.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  38-41mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Slightly varied colors
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $7.00   Convert Currency

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  Cymatium (Septa)

Cymatium closeli
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Cymatium (Septa) closeli Beu, 1987
Limited to the Indian Ocean.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Madagascar
  • SIZE:  45-47mm
  • GRADING:  Fine / Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Minor flaws.
  • DATA:  Good
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Cymatium flaveolum
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Cymatium (Septa) flaveolum (Röding, 1798)
Do no confuse with C. hepaticum.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  37-42mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculums.
  • DATA:  Very Good
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Cymatium rubeculum
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Cymatium (Septa) rubeculum (Linné,1758)
Brilliant red shells.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  38-44mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Mature shells with thick lip development.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $3.00   Convert Currency

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  Cymatium (Turritriton)

Cymatium comptum
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Cymatium (Turritriton) comptum (A.Adams, 1854)
Exceptional quality specimens.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  29-37mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+ / Fine++
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum; slightly variable coloring.
  • DATA:  Very Good
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Cymatium vespaceum
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Cymatium (Turritriton) vespaceum (Lamarck, 1822)
[+ elongatum Reeve, 1844]

Found through the tropics world wide. This form is dark with strong sculpture.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  38-43mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Dark coloring.
  • DATA:  Good
  • SIZE:  This form was described as C. elongatum Reeve, 1844.
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  Fusitriton

Fusitriton magellanicus murrayi
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Fusitriton magellanicus murrayi (E.A.Smith, 1891)
Trawled from 400+ meters of water.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Namibia
  • SIZE:  97-109mm
  • GRADING:  Fine / Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $15.00   Convert Currency

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  Gyrineum

Gyrineum roseum
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Gyrineum roseum (Reeve, 1844)
Choice pink specimens. Taken by diver at Kwajalein.
  • FAMILY:  RANELLIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Marshall Islands
  • SIZE:  13-15mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:All with fully mature aperture.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $3.00   Convert Currency

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