Beautiful Nassarius papillosus displaying attractive golden-yellow and creamy-white coloration with prominent rounded nodules covering the shell. This specimen features a nicely elevated spire, well-defined sculpture, and a beautiful glossy aperture.

The contrasting coloration and heavily ornamented shell give this specimen excellent overall display appeal.

Collected by a local fisherman while diving off Labuan Bajo, Sumbawa, Indonesia.

Specimen Data

Family: Nassariidae

Species: Nassarius papillosus

Author: Linnaeus, 1758

Location: Labuan Bajo, Sumbawa, Indonesia

Method: Diver collected

Depth: 3–5 meters

Date: July 2026

Measures: 40.34 mm

Quality: F++

Condition

F++ quality. Beautiful natural golden-yellow coloration with creamy-white highlights. Strong, well-preserved rounded nodules, an attractive pointed spire, and a clean, glossy aperture. Minor natural imperfections may be present. Excellent overall specimen with very nice display appeal.

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