Beautiful Nerita textilis featuring bold black and creamy-white coloration with striking contrasting patterns across its heavily sculptured shell. This specimen displays strong, raised spiral ribs, a rounded body, and a beautiful white aperture with subtle yellow highlights.

Collected from rocks on Masirah Island, Oman. An attractive specimen with excellent natural patterning and strong display appeal.

Specimen Data

Family: Neritidae

Species: Nerita textilis

Author: Gmelin, 1791

Location: Masirah Island, Oman

Method: Collected on rocks

Date: November 2025

Measures: 36.51 mm

Quality: F+

Condition

F+ quality. Beautiful black and cream coloration with bold natural markings and well-defined spiral sculpture. Nicely preserved apex and attractive white aperture. Some minor surface wear and imperfections are present, consistent with a naturally collected specimen. Very nice overall display appeal.

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