Beautiful matching pair of Acrosterigma magnum displaying outstanding natural pink, orange, yellow, and cream coloration. Both valves feature prominent radial ribs, delicate color banding, and attractive pink margins.

The interiors display a clean, glossy white finish with soft yellow coloration near the center. A beautiful and colorful specimen personally collected during lobster operations aboard the F/V AVA PILAR in the Dry Tortugas, Florida.

Specimen Data

Family: Cardiidae

Species: Acrosterigma magnum

Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)

Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA

Method: Baited lobster trap

Depth: 180–200 feet

Date: February 2026

Collector: Randy D. Rivera — F/V AVA PILAR

Measures: 57.1 mm H × 44.3 mm W

TSC #: CAR-1120TSC

Condition

Beautiful specimen with both valves present, vibrant natural coloration, well-defined radial sculpture, and clean, glossy interiors. The pink and yellow color combination gives this specimen excellent overall display appeal.

Some minor imperfections may be present, normal for deep-water trap-collected specimens.

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