SPONDYLUS (Spiny Oysters)

Approximately 95 species in this fascinating Family. Most live in deeper water so a collector needs to snorkel/scuba dive or buy from fishing boats to collect them. They come in a stunning range of colors, shapes and sizes as can be seen from this small collection.

 

Spondylus varians (biggest species) - 128x124mm, $30

BIG BEAUTIES!!!

 

 

Spondylus versicolor - 69mm, F++, Philippines. Stunning orange color. $10 Sold

STUNNING COLOR!!!!

Spondylus imperialis - 107mm, F++, Philippines. Beautiful specimen with light mauve/pink colored spines. $10 Sold

DELICATE CANDY PINK!!!!

BEAUT QUALITY!!!

Spondylus regius - 106mm, F++, Philippines, uncommon. Very spiny. $15
Spondylus wrightianus - 90mm, F++, Queensland. $12

Spondylus sinensis - 90mm, F++, Philippines. $15

STUNNING COLOR!!!

Spondylus butleri - 88mm, F++, Philippines. $6 Sold

Spondylus butleri - 68mm, F++, Philippines. $10

BRIGHT ORANGE SPECIMEN!!

Spondylus occidens - 52mm, F++, Philippines. Deep water, very fine spines with dainty light pink tones. $20 Sold

UNCOMMON SPECIES!!!!

  SPONDYLUS
 location
 size
 quality
 $
  squamosus
Fiji
60mm
F++
5

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