{"product_id":"calliostoma-scalenum-quinn-1992-pulley-ridge-20-7-mm-tsc","title":"Calliostoma scalenum Quinn, 1992 – Pulley Ridge – 20.7 mm – TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful deep-water specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliostoma scalenum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, personally collected from Pulley Ridge in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. This species is prized for its sharply conical profile, intricate beaded spiral sculpture, and attractive golden coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen displays a rich golden-amber color with numerous evenly spaced spiral cords covered in fine bead-like granules. The elevated spire, excellent symmetry, and strong sculptural detail give this shell exceptional eye appeal. The base exhibits the characteristic tightly beaded spiral pattern that makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliostoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species so desirable among collectors of deep-water gastropods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calliostomatidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliostoma scalenum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quinn, 1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap (240–300 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0593CAL-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall condition with strong sculpture, attractive coloration, and a well-preserved apex. A very clean specimen displaying excellent symmetry and outstanding detail throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected from deep-water baited lobster traps working the unique reef habitats of Pulley Ridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliostoma scalenum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains one of the more attractive Gulf of Mexico top shells due to its elegant form and finely beaded sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection – Personally collected specimens from the Dry Tortugas and Gulf of Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48755930136820,"sku":"593","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-5985.png?v=1782052087","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/calliostoma-scalenum-quinn-1992-pulley-ridge-20-7-mm-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}