Zoila friendii forma thalamega. Grade: F1 Size: 82.8mm.

Description

Family...…………...Cypraeidae
Genus...…………...Zoila
Species.........……. friendii
forma
thalamega
Size.....................…82.8mm.
Grade..................…F1
Location................ N.W. W.A.
Author....................Lorenz 2002.
Habitat....................Sponge on flat limestone reef
Depth...............…...45
m.
(Gondola Cowry)
This form
displays the richest colors of the friendii complex, similar to Zoila eludens & Zoila jeaniana jeaniana.
Posterior & left anterior canals damaged. No striations at all. Having stated the above the shell is absolutely stunning! Rich honey colored margin edges & the dorsum decorated with dark shapes. Genuine value between 0 - 00