Humpback turretfish on base - Tetrosomus gibbosus
Boxfish
The Humpback turretfish - Tetrosomus gibbosus
The species is found throughout much of the Indo-Pacific Ocean and the Red Sea.
They belong to the so-called boxfish family (Ostracion) because they have an angular ossified shell surrounding the head and body. This family of fish is known to have an epidermis covered with a toxic mucus that deters predators. This toxin can be released under stress.
The carapace, once dried out, retains its shape.
It is presented on a painted beechwood base with a brass stem and rose.
Variable height, approx. 10-11cm
All fish are different because they are natural
Sphere in Natural Onyx, also known as "Mexican Marble"
Flame gorgon - Red Whip Coral on pedestal - Ellisella grandis from Indonesia
Green turbo (or burgo) from Madagascar - Turbo imperialis
The Papal Mitre shell - Mitra papalis
Dimensions: 10/15cm
Scyphocrinus fossil: Sea lilies - 420 million years.
Slate pencil urchin on base - Heterocentrotus mamillatus
Origin: Indo-Pacific
There are always broken or missing picks
Orange lace sea fan on a base
Orange Whip Coral
Mounted on a turned and patinated wooden base, 19th century style
Brown lace sea fan on a base
Brown Whip Coral
Blacktip shark jaws - Carcharhinus limbatus
18/20cm
Humpback turretfish on base - Tetrosomus gibbosus
Boxfish
