Beautiful Pleuroploca clava displaying rich reddish-brown, cream, and dark brown coloration with attractive spiral banding and strong sculptural detail. This specimen features a well-developed spire, prominent shoulder nodules, and a nicely patterned body whorl.

The contrasting colors, pronounced sculpture, and elongated siphonal canal give this specimen excellent overall display appeal. Complete with its original operculum.

Collected by a local fisherman while diving off Nias Island, Indonesia.

Specimen Data

Family: Fasciolariidae

Species: Pleuroploca clava

Author: (Jonas, 1846)

Location: Nias Island, Indonesia

Method: Diver collected

Depth: 3–10 meters

Date: July 2026

Collector: Local fishermen 

Measures: 85.53 mm

Quality: F++

Operculum: Present

Condition

F++ quality. Attractive natural coloration with well-defined spiral sculpture, prominent shoulder nodules, and a nicely preserved spire. The aperture displays soft pinkish-cream coloration, and the original operculum is included.

Minor natural growth lines and slight imperfections are present, consistent with the assigned F++ grade. Very attractive overall specimen with excellent display appeal.

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