{"product_id":"chicoreus-riverai-17-9-mm-recently-described-species","title":"Chicoreus riverai – 17.9 mm – Recently Described Species","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis outstanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautifully preserved specimen of the species described by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetuch \u0026amp; Berschauer in 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Personally collected by me while commercial lobster fishing at Pulley Ridge in the Dry Tortugas, this specimen displays exceptional orange coloration, crisp sculpture, and fully developed fronds that make this recently described species especially desirable to 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 (220–240 ft.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 2026\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 17.9 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0678MUR-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 grading system, exhibiting exceptional preservation, vibrant natural color, sharp sculpture, complete fronds, excellent gloss, and outstanding eye appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable specimen with rich orange coloration and outstanding contrast throughout the shell. The sculpture is exceptionally crisp, with complete varices, well-preserved fronds, an intact siphonal canal, and a beautiful glossy surface. The aperture is clean and undamaged, making this an exceptional collector-quality example of this recently described species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show 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 specimen will be professionally packaged with great care and shipped fully insured with tracking 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 from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas for collectors who appreciate rarity, provenance, and exceptional quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48793981845748,"sku":"678","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6792.png?v=1782847536","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/chicoreus-riverai-17-9-mm-recently-described-species","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}