Siphocypraea problematica (61mm) - Caloosahatchee Pliocene Florida - Exceptional GEM Fossil Skeleton - Siphocypraea problematica - 0 mm - 0 mm - 61 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
Art: Siphocypraea problematica (Heilprin, 1886) – Extinct fossil cowrie species
Special feature: Distinctive comma-shaped depression (siphonal canal) at the posterior end
Size: 61 mm (excellent, stately size for this fossil species)
Origin: Florida, USA (South Florida)
Stratigraphy: Caloosahatchee Formation
Age: Pliocene to early Pleistocene (approx. 1. 8 – 2. 5 million years old)
Quality: Absolute top quality (GEM) – exceptionally well-preserved shell, excellent preservation of details and aperture for a fossil specimen.
Collector value: Very high; Siphocypraea is among the most sought-after fossil genera worldwide. In GEM preservation a rare highlight
SKU - oberdiek - Siphocypraea problematica
TAGS: crabs Mollusk snails maritime nautical nautilus sea water collection
Art: Siphocypraea problematica (Heilprin, 1886) – Extinct fossil cowrie species
Special feature: Distinctive comma-shaped depression (siphonal canal) at the posterior end
Size: 61 mm (excellent, stately size for this fossil species)
Origin: Florida, USA (South Florida)
Stratigraphy: Caloosahatchee Formation
Age: Pliocene to early Pleistocene (approx. 1. 8 – 2. 5 million years old)
Quality: Absolute top quality (GEM) – exceptionally well-preserved shell, excellent preservation of details and aperture for a fossil specimen.
Collector value: Very high; Siphocypraea is among the most sought-after fossil genera worldwide. In GEM preservation a rare highlight
SKU - oberdiek - Siphocypraea problematica
TAGS: crabs Mollusk snails maritime nautical nautilus sea water collection
