{"product_id":"chicoreus-rachelcarsonae-18-5-mm-dry-tortugas-florida","title":"Chicoreus rachelcarsonae – 18.5 mm – Dry Tortugas, Florida","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus rachelcarsonae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a superb juvenile specimen featuring vibrant orange coloration, crisp sculpture, and exceptionally preserved fronds. Personally collected while commercial lobster fishing at Pulley Ridge in the Dry Tortugas, this shell represents one of the Gulf of Mexico’s most desirable deep-water muricids. Its outstanding color, sharp detail, and excellent preservation make it a wonderful addition to any advanced collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Muricidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus rachelcarsonae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petuch, 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0306MUR-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMS-ISGS Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGQ (Gem Quality)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen qualifies as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGem Quality (GQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the HMS-ISGS Hawaiian grading system. It exhibits exceptional natural coloration, glossy surface, crisp sculpture, complete varices and fronds, and outstanding overall preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional juvenile specimen with bright orange coloration, excellent gloss, and sharply defined spiral sculpture. The varices, fronds, aperture, and siphonal canal are beautifully preserved, giving this shell remarkable eye appeal. A truly outstanding example for its size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and accurately represent the exact specimen you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour shell will be carefully packaged using professional packing materials and shipped with tracking and insurance to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where every specimen is personally collected and professionally curated for collectors who appreciate quality, provenance, and the remarkable beauty of marine shells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48793951469812,"sku":"306","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6790.png?v=1782846051","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/chicoreus-rachelcarsonae-18-5-mm-dry-tortugas-florida","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}