Harpa costata
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Harpa costata | |
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Apertural view of a shell of Harpa costata (museum specimen at Naturalis Biodiversity Center) | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Gastropoda |
Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
Order: | Neogastropoda |
Family: | Harpidae |
Genus: | Harpa |
Species: | H. costata
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Binomial name | |
Harpa costata | |
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Harpa costata, common name the ribbed harp, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Harpidae, the harp snails.[1]
Description
Beautiful and rare shell that is prized by collectors. The size of the shell varies between 60 mm and 110 mm.
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Distribution
Coast of Mauritius Island.Harpa costata 62.3mm
Live taken at 10 Meters. Mahébourg, Mauritius. Sri Lanka
Stunning example of a shell that will never lose its appeal. The usual slight chipping here and there on the ribbing, which is common for the species. See pictures for any flaws. Really is a beautiful little example of this species that deserves a place in any serious shell collection.
- A side note - Recently A 100mm + specimen (A really giant example from the old days) sold for about 8000AU dollars so definitely not losing their appeal anytime soon.
Data collection slip provided with shell.
References
- ^ a b Harpa costata (Linnaeus, 1758). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 2 September 2010.
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