Exceptional Wentletrap shell (Epitonium) displayed horizontally, showcasing its creamy-white color, high-relief axial ribs, and the rare, intact dark brown/black operculum.
Detailed view of the shell's aperture, clearly showing the rare, dark, spiral operculum inside the clean, white opening.
Side profile of the turreted Epitonium shell, highlighting the beautiful spiral of the whorls and the prominent white axial ribs.
Shell viewed standing upright, emphasizing the impressive size ($58 \text{ mm}$ or $2.2 \text{ inches}$) and the symmetry of the spire.
Top-down view showing the elegant, corkscrew-like structure of the Epitonium's spiraled whorls and ribs.
Wentletrap specimen photographed next to the original label detailing
Exceptional Epitonium shell held in a hand, providing a clear reference for the collectible's actual large size and the glossy texture.
Exceptional Wentletrap shell (Epitonium) displayed horizontally, showcasing its creamy-white color, high-relief axial ribs, and the rare, intact dark brown/black operculum.
Detailed view of the shell's aperture, clearly showing the rare, dark, spiral operculum inside the clean, white opening.
Side profile of the turreted Epitonium shell, highlighting the beautiful spiral of the whorls and the prominent white axial ribs.
Shell viewed standing upright, emphasizing the impressive size ($58 \text{ mm}$ or $2.2 \text{ inches}$) and the symmetry of the spire.
Top-down view showing the elegant, corkscrew-like structure of the Epitonium's spiraled whorls and ribs.
Wentletrap specimen photographed next to the original label detailing
Exceptional Epitonium shell held in a hand, providing a clear reference for the collectible's actual large size and the glossy texture.

Exceptional Epitonium Wentletrap Shell - BIG SIZE with Operculum

$25.00 USD

This is an Exceptional Epitonium Scale (Epitonium sp.), a stunning and large member of the Wentletrap family (Epitoniidae). Defined by its elegant, turreted spire, the shell features creamy-white whorls and prominent, contrasting pure white axial ribs. Its standout feature is the inclusion of the original, rare, dark brown operculum (trap door) clearly visible in the aperture.

  • Family/Genus: Epitoniidae / Epitonium (Wentletrap)

  • Documentation: Confirmed as "BIG SIZE" 58 mm, collected live and fresh in Manila Bay, Philippines, August 2022 from 15 meters deep

  • Key Features: High-relief spire, clean white ribs, and the rare presence of the dark, intact operculum.

  • Size: Measures approximately 2.2 inches long x 1.4 inches wide.

  • Condition: Museum-quality, exceptional condition from a recent live find.

A premier, fully documented collectible due to its size and the inclusion of the operculum.