Cymbiola nobilis nobilis (Noble volute)

The noble volute, is widespread in the South East Asia from Taiwan to Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Philippines. May grow up above 200mm in length.

Populations of Cymbiola nobilis are present in small and isolated areas and are often close by but separated by geographic barriers such as water channels. Each separate range has its own shell form and color pattern. They are collected for the souvenir trade and food by the millions. This species goes through a veliger stage, which may contribute to the wide range. There is a beautiful form from the Malaysian population around Penang but it is considered extinct due to habitat destruction and land reclamation.

The shell is very heavy and pattern very dense lines, much sought after and loved by my friends the famous Patamakanthin family in Phuket. This is one of the first species I collected live in sand and excited me about shell collection when I was very young. A sentimental species.

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Cymbiola nobilis – dwarf paternless! Extremely rare form

Cymbiola nobilis – Exceptional pattern!

Cymbiola nobilis – Nice “robinona-like” pattern!

Cymbiola nobilis – Nice pattern

Cymbiola nobilis – Nice pattern!

Cymbiola nobilis – Rare patternless dorsum!

Cymbiola nobilis – Rare Philippines form

Cymbiola nobilis – Sentimental piece

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Beautiful pattern, rare form from East Coast of Malaysia

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – beautiful, uncommon form from East Coast of Malaysia!

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Exceptional pattern, solid and heavy! Presumed extinct form from Kedah side

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Minimal pattern, heavy specimen, rare form from East Coast of Malaysia

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Minimal pattern, heavy specimen, rare form from East Coast of Malaysia

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Minimal pattern, heavy, rare form from East Coast of Malaysia

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Minimal pattern, rare form from East Coast of Malaysia

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Nice pattern, from East Coast of Malaysia

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Nice pattern, rare form from East Coast of Malaysia

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Superb pattern, curled back upper lip, from East Coast of Malaysia

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Superb pattern! Heavy and gerontic!

Cymbiola nobilis nobilis – Very large (203.5mm) and heavy, from East Coast of Malaysia