Recently described by Petuch & Berschauer (2026), this Chicoreus riverai is a beautiful miniature specimen displaying vibrant orange coloration, crisp varices, and well-developed fronds. Collected from the deep waters of Pulley Ridge in baited lobster traps, this specimen represents one of the newest and most desirable western Atlantic muricids.

Specimen Data

Family: Muricidae
Species: Chicoreus riverai Petuch & Berschauer, 2026
Location: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida
Depth: 240–260 ft
Collection Method: Baited lobster trap
Collection Date: December 2025
Collector: Randy D. Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR
Size: 16.5 mm
TSC #: #0311MUR-TSC

Condition

Grade: Gem Quality

A gorgeous specimen with exceptional eye appeal. The shell retains outstanding color, sharply defined sculpture, and beautifully developed fronds. The aperture and siphonal canal are clean, and the specimen displays excellent overall symmetry. Any minute imperfections are consistent with normal deep-water trap collection and do not detract from its presentation.

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