Two West Indian leafy murex (Chicoreus brevifrons) from the same 1997 collection — Mata Redonda, Margarita Island, Venezuela, gathered by fishermen from village shell dumps. Each comes with its original collection label. Brown and tan shells with fine striping, frilled varices, and long frilled siphonal canals. The 93mm specimen has a striking warm golden aperture. Genuine collector's pieces with documented provenance.
Specs (93mm specimen):
- Species:Chicoreus brevifrons (West Indian leafy murex)
- Size: 92.76 mm
- Locality: Mata Redonda, Margarita Island, Venezuela
- Collected: 1997, by fishermen from village shell dumps
- Includes: original collection label
- Condition: collection grade
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