Harpa costata

Harpa costata
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
Binomial name
Harpa costata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms
Buccinum costatum Linnaeus, 1758 Harpa costata laetifica Melvill, 1916 Harpa laetifica Melvill, 1916 Harpa multicostata G.B. Sowerby I, 1822

Harpa costata, common name the ribbed harp, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Harpidae, the harp snails.

Description

Beautiful and rare shell that is prized by collectors. The size of the shell varies between 60 mm and 110 mm.

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.