Festilyria ponsonbyi, 71.3mm. F+++. (Lip filed and shortened otherwise Gem)
E.A. Smith, 1901.
Volutidae
Rare
Durban, South Africa 2015.
Trawled of Natal South coast by local fishermens at 50 meters depth.
Extremely rare specie, very good size, excellent color and pattern, The lip was filed and shortened, but still an amazing display . Seldom available.