{"product_id":"caribachlamys-sentis-reeve-1853-bright-orange-matched-pair-19-4-mm-tsc-0183pec-tsc","title":"Caribachlamys sentis (Reeve, 1853) – Bright Orange Matched Pair – 19.4 mm – TSC #0183PEC-TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking matched pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaribachlamys sentis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e personally collected from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas. This specimen displays an exceptional vivid orange to reddish-orange coloration on both valves, a highly desirable color form that stands out immediately in any pectinid collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior shows fine radial ribbing with rich, uniform pigmentation, while the interior exhibits soft peach and salmon tones. The bright coloration is present on both valves, creating an attractive and well-balanced display specimen.\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 Pectinidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaribachlamys sentis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Reeve, 1853)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap, 200–240 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e November 2025\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 H-19.4 mm × W-15.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0183PEC-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent matched pair retaining both valves. The specimen displays vibrant orange coloration, good symmetry, and strong overall presentation. Minor natural wear is present and consistent with deep-water collection but does not detract from its display quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are an important 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 fishing 200–240 feet in the Dry Tortugas. Bright orange specimens of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaribachlamys sentis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are particularly attractive and make excellent additions to Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys, and deep-water scallop collections.\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":48754626593012,"sku":"183","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-5915.png?v=1781995908","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/caribachlamys-sentis-reeve-1853-bright-orange-matched-pair-19-4-mm-tsc-0183pec-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}