Conus archiepiscopus fascifer (Lauer, 1987) – 46,9mm

CON02248

Grade , Locality:

F+++/Gem- , Mozambique

OUTSTANDING DARK PATTERN!

This subspecies was known by the name C. eumitus (Tomlin, 1926) until recently! THE REAL THING! Fantastic quality for the species in a darkest pattern I’ve seen before! Only a micro nick on sinfonal canal, otherwise perfect! Beautiful pattern and color! This form was over collected on past in a very restrict rich coral area, in spite of an area with plenty strong currents, then it become very rare and not collected nowadays. Nice quality specimens were always rare. OUT FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION! FOR THE CONNOISSEUR! Závora area, South of Inhambane, South of Mozambique; dive 10-15 mts. 2008