A beautiful matched pair of Paphia declivis featuring warm golden-yellow coloration with delicate brown markings and an attractive natural pattern. This elegant bivalve displays a distinctive elongated, oval shape with fine concentric growth lines and a smooth, polished appearance.

The exterior exhibits a lovely combination of golden, tan, and soft brown tones, with scattered darker markings that give each valve its own unique character. The interiors display a beautiful creamy white to pale yellow coloration with a glossy finish. Both valves complement each other nicely, making this an attractive collector-quality specimen from Indonesian waters.

SPECIMEN DATA

Family: Veneridae

Species: Paphia declivis

Author: (G. B. Sowerby II, 1852)

Location: Labuan Bajo, Sumbawa, Indonesia

Collection Method: Diving at 5 meters

Collection Date: July 2026

Size: 47.35 mm

Specimen: Matched Pair

Condition: Fine Quality

CONDITION

Fine Quality. Excellent overall appearance with attractive natural coloration, glossy interiors, and well-preserved shell structure. Minor natural growth lines and small imperfections may be present, typical of collected bivalve specimens. Please review all photos carefully as part of the description for exact condition.

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