Aloha Tim, Cypraea sphaeridium have indeed been sold through the Philippines for years now. It doesn't mean the species was collected there though. No-one really knows for sure the exact locations for sphaeridium offered in the Philippines. A local French Malacologist was informed by Muslim traders that the species originated from Mangalon Island off Borneo by local divers. I've been informed of other locations but also within Borneo. Mahalo! CHRIS:) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------