This beautiful juvenile Chicoreus riverai displays outstanding orange coloration with crisp spiral sculpture, well-developed varices, and delicate fronds. Personally collected from 260 feet while commercial lobster fishing off Pulley Ridge in the Dry Tortugas, this specimen belongs to the recently described species named after me by Petuch & Berschauer in 2026. Even at this small size, it exhibits the distinctive characters that make this species highly sought after by collectors.

Specimen Data

Family: Muricidae
Species: Chicoreus riverai Petuch & Berschauer, 2026
Location: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida
Method: Baited lobster trap (260 ft.)
Date Collected: December 2025
Collector: Randy D. Rivera
Size: 12.4 mm
TSC #: #0309MUR-TSC

HMS-ISGS Grade

GQ (Gem Quality)

This specimen qualifies as Gem Quality (GQ) under the HMS-ISGS Hawaiian grading system. It retains exceptional natural coloration, excellent gloss, complete varices, intact fronds, and outstanding preservation with no significant imperfections.

Condition

This juvenile specimen is exceptionally well preserved with vibrant orange coloration and crisp sculpture throughout. The varices and fronds remain sharp and complete, while the aperture and siphonal canal are fully intact. A superb miniature specimen that displays outstanding eye appeal and excellent growth characteristics.

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Shipping

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