Voluta virescens lacertina Petuch, 1990 - 58mm Genus_Salinator Collected by divers at 10-12

Collected by divers at 10-12 meters depth

Collected on the grass

The undetermined species designation adds scientific curiosity

Locality:  Haiphong Prov

Andaman Sea

Voluta virescens lacertina Petuch, 1990 - 58mm Genus_Salinator Collected by divers at 10-12Locality: Gulf of Panama, 2026 Grade: F+ Dredged at 90 100 meters depth A rare and striking deep water volute from the Gulf of Panama. Voluta virescens lacertina is a scarce Pacific subspecies with a bold, distinctive appearance, strong reticulated pattern with well defined rectangular blotches on a warm brown base, giving it an almost reptilian texture that sets it apart from its lindae cousin. A solid F++ example at a good size for the subspecies.