A beautiful yellow matched pair of Fulvia aperta featuring vibrant golden-yellow coloration, delicate concentric growth lines, and an attractive rounded shell structure. The rich yellow exterior displays subtle bands of lighter coloration, giving this specimen excellent visual appeal.

Both valves are present, with beautiful natural coloration and contrasting creamy-white interiors highlighted by soft yellow and pink tones. An attractive addition to any worldwide bivalve or Cardiidae collection.

Collected by a local fisherman while diving at depths of 5–10 meters near Labuan Bajo, Sumbawa, Indonesia, in July 2026.

SPECIMEN DATA

Family: Cardiidae

Species: Fulvia aperta

Author: (Bruguière, 1789)

Location: Labuan Bajo, Sumbawa, Indonesia

Collection Method: Diving, 5–10 meters

Collection Date: July 2026

Measurements: 31.38 mm

Condition: Fine Quality

Presentation: Matched Pair (Both Valves)

CONDITION

Fine Quality. Excellent natural yellow coloration with attractive shell structure and well-preserved concentric sculpture. Minor natural growth marks and slight imperfections may be present along the delicate margins.

Please review all photos carefully as part of the description for exact condition.

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