{"product_id":"chicoreus-riverai-12-4-mm-dry-tortugas-florida","title":"Chicoreus riverai – 12.4 mm – Dry Tortugas, Florida","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful juvenile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Berschauer in 2026. Even at this small size, it exhibits the distinctive characters that make this species highly sought after by collectors.\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 Muricidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petuch \u0026amp; Berschauer, 2026\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 (260 ft.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e December 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.4 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0309MUR-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMS-ISGS Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGQ (Gem Quality)\u003c\/span\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 retains exceptional natural coloration, excellent gloss, complete varices, intact fronds, and outstanding preservation with no significant imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\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\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":48793938034932,"sku":"309","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6788.png?v=1782845592","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/chicoreus-riverai-12-4-mm-dry-tortugas-florida","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}