These Pacific spiny oyster shells are sold by the shell. You do not get a top and bottom shell. The #1 shells have nicer color on the tops of the shells and are on average bigger than the #2 shells.
The Red Orange #1 shells are approximately 4" to 5" long and 4.25" to 6" wide. Each shell weighs approximately 0.6 to 1.1 pounds. The Red Orange #2 shells are approximately 4" to 4.5" long and 4" to 6" wide. Each shell weighs approximately 0.4 to 1.1 pounds.
The Purple #2 shells are approximately 7" long and 5.25" to 6" wide. Each shell weighs approximately 1.4 to 2.4 pounds each.
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Description
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R-1086-11-Gxx |
Spiny Oyster Shell: Red Orange #1:Gallery |
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R-1086-12-Gxx |
Spiny Oyster Shell: Red Orange #2:Gallery |
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R-1086-21-Gxx |
Spiny Oyster Shell: Purple #1:Gallery |
R-1086-22-Gxx |
Spiny Oyster Shell: Purple #2:Gallery |
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R-1086-31-Gxx |
Spiny Oyster Shell: Red #1:Gallery |
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R-1086-41-Gxx |
Spiny Oyster Shell: Orange #1:Gallery |
Genus and species: Spondylus princeps. Wild.
This species is not endangered. The shells are a by-product of the food industry and come from sustainable fisheries.
A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all exports outside of the U.S.
Product of Mexico |