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 versicolor - 68.5mm, F+++, $15

A BEAUTY!!!

 

 

Spondylus vesicolor - 53mm, F+++, $12 ..........................

Spondylus sinensis - 66mm, F+++, $12

 

 

Spondylus varians - 128x124mm, F++, Philippines. $30

BIG BEAUTIES!!!
Spondylus plurispinosus - 110mm, F++, Philippines. $12
Spondylus barbatus - 82mm, F++, Philippines. $15

Spondylus barbatus - 87mm, F++, Philippines. $15

GREAT SPECIMEN!!!

Spondylus echinatus - 83mm, F+++, Philippines. $15

BEAUTIFUL!!!
Spondylus versicolor - 85mm, F+++, Philippines. $12
Spondylus butleri - 92mm, F+++, Philippines. $10
Spondylus fragum - 96mm, F+++, Philippines. $10

Spondylus imperialis - 107mm, F++, Philippines. Beautiful specimen with light mauve/pink colored spines. $12

DELICATE CANDY PINK!!!!

BEAUT QUALITY!!!
Spondylus regius - 106mm, F++, Philippines, uncommon. Very spiny. $15
Spondylus wrightianus - 90mm, F++, Queensland. $12
Spondylus versicolor - 48mm, F+++, Philippines. $6
Spondylus versicolor - 54mm, F+++, Philippines. $8

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

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 variegatus - 56mm, F+++, Philippines. $10

GREAT SPINES!!!
Spondylus variegatus - 59mm, F+++, Philippines. $8
Spondylus variegatus - 55mm, F+++, Philippines. $8
  SPONDYLUS
 location
 size
 quality
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  squamosus
Fiji
60mm
F++
5

 

 

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