{"product_id":"calliostoma-scalenum-quinn-1992-pulley-ridge-22-1-mm-tsc","title":"Calliostoma scalenum Quinn, 1992 – Pulley Ridge – 22.1 mm – TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and unusually large specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliostoma scalenum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, personally collected from the deep waters of Pulley Ridge. This species is known for its sharply conical profile and intricate beaded spiral sculpture, and this specimen displays those characteristics exceptionally well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell exhibits attractive golden-yellow to amber coloration with numerous finely beaded spiral cords covering the entire surface. The elevated spire, crisp sculpture, and strong symmetry make this a striking representative of the species. At 22.1 mm, this is an impressive-sized specimen for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. scalenum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and would be a desirable addition to any collection specializing in Gulf of Mexico 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 22.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0591CAL-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. Displays beautifully from multiple angles and retains excellent detail throughout the shell.\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 baited lobster traps working the deep-water habitats of Pulley Ridge. Specimens from this unique reef system are highly sought after by collectors interested in Gulf of Mexico deep-water species.\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":48755927122164,"sku":"591","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-5983.png?v=1782051478","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/calliostoma-scalenum-quinn-1992-pulley-ridge-22-1-mm-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}