Catalogue information

LastDodo number
4375967
Area
Naturalia
Title
Charonia tritonis
Method of conservation
Part of plant /animal
Order
Gender
Sub-specie
Type reference
Weight
 g
Dimensions
 x  x  cm
Details

Size: 150 - 400 mm (up to 490 mm) Location: Indo-Pacific Charonia tritonis is a very impressive shell. The shells are often used as an instrument. Usually the shells stay below 400 mm, but some giants even exceed 400 mm. A sample of this kind in good condition is highly sought after by collectors.

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