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Name:
Common name:
pontifical mitre, papal mitre
Synonym:
Voluta papalis, (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tiarella papalis, (Linnaeus, 1758)
Voluta mitra papalis, (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family / Genus / Species / Binom / Author:
Mitridae → Mitra → papalis → Mitra papalis → Linnaeus, 1758
Protection status:
Quality:
Location:
Indo-Pacific / Philippines
Size of the specimen:
Length: 12,1 cm
Width: 3,8 cm
Height: 3,6 cm
Weight:
Mitra Papalis, known as the papal crown (English: Papal / Pontifical Mitre), belongs to the Mitridae family (co -snail) and the Mitrinae subfamily. This impressive sea snail is widespread in the tropical waters of the western Indopazacific, especially around India. It mainly lives in coral reefs and rocky substrates in depths of up to 30 meters. With a length of up to 16.5 cm, it is one of the larger representatives of her family. The pointed housing of mitra papalis impresses with its cream -white basic color, which is crossed by striking brown and reddish patterns.
Important Notice: Storing and shipping this item in plastic wrap may cause a typical preservative odor to develop. Please place the specimen unwrapped in a dry, well-ventilated area for a few days to allow the odor to dissipate.
The item has a strong smell of its own.
