Anostoma depressum (Lamarck, 1822) - 38mm Family_STROPHOCHEILIDAE

Anostoma depressum (Lamarck, 1822) - 38mm Family_STROPHOCHEILIDAELocality: Tiangu, Cear, Brazil, 2025 Grade: F+ Collected under rocks A remarkable and biologically fascinating Brazilian land snail from the caatinga region of Cear. Anostoma depressum is one of natures great curiosities its aperture faces upward rather than downward, a unique anatomical feature that has long intrigued malacologists. This specimen is additionally special as an albinistic form, displaying a pure milky white porcelain like surface

Locality: Florianópolis

This specimen displays a rich coral-red and orange coloration with white mottling

A rare and recently described deep-water volute (2005)

glossy violet-purple aperture

Collected by fish nets at 400 meters depth

A doubly exceptional and conversation-starting piece for any serious collection

perfect for any Muricidae or Caribbean shell collection

The rich chestnut-brown with white banding and tent-like markings is characteristic of the ochraceus form

Locality: off Indonesia

Locality: Tetouan

this stunning shell is found exclusively in the deep waters of the Gulf of Darién

with a small chip on the lip