A beautiful Chicoreus riverai described by Petuch & Berschauer in 2026. This specimen exhibits rich orange coloration, crisp sculpture, and well-developed fronds with excellent symmetry. Deep-water collected from Pulley Ridge, it is an outstanding representative of this recently described species and an excellent addition for collectors specializing in modern 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: 17.7 mm
TSC #: #0313MUR-TSC

Condition

Grade: Fine Quality

An exceptional specimen featuring vivid natural color, sharp varices, and attractive frond development. The shell displays excellent form with a clean aperture and siphonal canal. Minor imperfections, if present, are consistent with careful deep-water trap collection and do not detract from its outstanding overall appearance.

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Shipping

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