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Festilyria casaana – Rare Somalian Volute – 141.5 mm – Stunning Color
Offered is a stunning specimen of Festilyria casaana (Childs, R. Aiken & Bail, 2020), a distinctive and seldom-seen marine gastropod belonging to the family Volutidae.
This impressive volute displays beautiful ivory-cream coloration accented by rich cinnamon-brown markings across its sculptured body whorl. Its vibrant orange-brown spire provides a striking contrast, while the broad aperture reveals a gorgeous, glossy caramel-colored interior.
The combination of vivid natural coloration, elegant proportions, and intricate shell sculpture makes this an especially attractive collector and display specimen.
Specimen Details
Scientific Name: Festilyria casaana
Family: Volutidae
Length: 141.5 mm
Width: 61.9 mm
Weight: 67.87 grams
Locality: Somalia, East Africa
Collection Method: Trawled
Condition: Excellent collector-quality presentation with an improved lip noted by the original collector
Condition & Quality
This beautiful specimen exhibits vibrant natural coloration, attractive surface gloss, and excellent overall visual appeal. Fine growth characteristics and natural surface irregularities are visible.
The original collector\'s notes indicate an improved lip, which is disclosed for accuracy. Please carefully review the detailed photographs showing the aperture, spire, siphonal region, and multiple exterior angles.
Collector Appeal
Formally described in 2020, Festilyria casaana is a distinctive species that makes a wonderful addition to a specialized Volutidae collection.
Its impressive size, striking coloration, sculptural form, and documented Somalian origin contribute to its collector appeal.
The exact specimen photographed is the shell you will receive.
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