{"product_id":"calliostoma-scalenum-quinn-1992-pulley-ridge-22-0-mm-tsc","title":"Calliostoma scalenum Quinn, 1992 – Pulley Ridge – 22.0 mm – TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb 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 attractive species is recognized for its sharply conical shape, finely beaded spiral sculpture, and rich golden coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen displays exceptional color with vibrant golden-orange tones accented by darker spiral bands. The elevated spire is well preserved and the shell exhibits strong, evenly spaced beaded cords from apex to base. The underside shows the characteristic tightly sculptured spiral pattern that makes this species highly 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 22.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0595CAL-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 outstanding coloration, strong sculpture, and a well-preserved apex. The shell displays excellent symmetry and exceptional eye appeal.\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 lobster traps deployed along Pulley Ridge. The combination of vivid coloration, sharply elevated spire, and finely beaded sculpture makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliostoma scalenum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e one of the most attractive deep-water top shells found in the Gulf of Mexico.\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":48755967525108,"sku":"595","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-5987.png?v=1782053005","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/calliostoma-scalenum-quinn-1992-pulley-ridge-22-0-mm-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}