The star system calculates the number of pieces that were handled by Conchology, Inc. in the last 21 years:
0 – 5 pieces
6 stars
6 – 10 pieces
5 stars
11 - 25 pieces
4 stars
26 - 75 pieces
3 stars
76 - 150 pieces
2 stars
> 150 pieces
1 star
We want to point out that the star system is only very reliable for PHILIPPINE shells only, as we handle very few foreign shells in general. As time goes, the system will become more and more performant.
Differs from S. repetita in having a deeper yellow-buff undertinting and in having the markings much more rufous. Occurs on the west side of Kemp's Road, near the terminus of St. James St. and south of that street to St. James Corner. Collected 3439, all dead except 649. 5 cts." (Maynard, 1924c:3)
Geographic Distribution:
New Providence and Adjacent Islands, Bahama Islands
Type Locality:
erminus of St. James St. and south of that street to St. James Corner, Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
[25° 2' N, -77° 17' W]