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Name:
Common name:
chambered nautilus, pearly nautilus
Synonym:
Nautilus pompilius pompilius, (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family / Genus / Species / Binom / Author:
Nautilidae → Nautilus → pompilius → Nautilus pompilius → Linnaeus, 1758
Protection status:
Quality:
mouth rim sanded down, injury / growth scars, natural
Location:
Philippines / Indo-Pacific
Size of the specimen:
Length: 13,9 cm
Width: 8,1 cm
Height: 10,6 cm
Diameter: 14,8 cm
Weight:
The cephalopod Nautilus pompilius lives on the steep slopes of Pacific coral reefs, from Japan in the north to Australia in the south and from the Andaman Islands in the west to the Fiji Islands in the east. With its approximately 90 tentacles, it mainly catches small crustaceans, which it crushes with its hard beak. The white shell of this sea creature, with its characteristic spiral structure and striking pattern, makes it a fascinating creature of the deeper regions of the sea.
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 resale of protected species items is permitted exclusively within the European Union.
We have obtained permission from the relevant conservation authority to sell our stock of this species as pre-acquisition without a CITES certificate. Please keep the invoice issued by us as proof of legality in your records.
