The type specimens come from Dingo Beach, Australia.  Apparently, one lady
controls most of what is available.  I have one supposed specimen fron the
Phillipine although I have some doubts.  I have 8 specimens in my collection
and only know one dealer who ever has any availability.  If you are
interested, contact me off list and I will give you his email address.  It
is a different species and quite distinct,  ERIC
ERIC FRITZ
TAYLORSVILLE, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Timothy Blackwood" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 8:46 PM
Subject: Concerning Strombus hickeyi. : )


> Hello,
>
>     Another question for your resident Strombus experts.  In looking at
> dealer lists, I rarely
> see specimens of Strombus hickeyi for sale.  Is the species an Australian
> endemic?  Is the
> species really all that rare, or is it just commonly mistaken for other
> species (S. dilatatus,
> etc.)?  Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in
> advance. :)
>
> Sincerely,
> Tim Blackwood
>
> Timothy J. Blackwood
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> Phone: (218)328-6272
> Home Address:
> 120 N.W. 5th Street Apt. #101
> Cohasset, Minnesota, USA 55721
>
> Timothy J. Blackwood
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> Phone: (218)328-6272
> Home Address:
> 120 N.W. 5th Street Apt. #101
> Cohasset, Minnesota, USA 55721
>
>
>
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