{"product_id":"chicoreus-riverai-dry-tortugas-39-2-mm-dark-frond-form-f-w-o","title":"Chicoreus riverai – Dry Tortugas – 39.2 mm – Dark Frond Form – F+++ w\/o","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petuch \u0026amp; Berschauer, 2026 personally collected by me during deep-water lobster trapping operations off the Dry Tortugas. Recently described in 2026, this remarkable species was named in my honor for contributions to the discovery and collection of the Dry Tortugas deep-water fauna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is especially striking due to its dramatic dark-tipped fronds and spines contrasting against the cream and tan body coloration. The exaggerated frondose sculpture, elongated canal, and sharply layered varices give this shell outstanding visual appeal and make it one of the more unusual color forms I have collected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected from the Tortuga Terrace deep-water fauna in approximately 240–300 feet using baited lobster traps. Fragile species like this commonly show minor natural imperfections from trap collection, though this specimen remains exceptionally well preserved with strong display quality throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Muricidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Petuch \u0026amp; Berschauer, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecently Described: 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed In Honor Of: Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Tortuga Terrace, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 240–300 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy Rivera \/ F\/V Ava Pilar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected: November 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 39.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF+++ specimen featuring exceptional frond development, dark-tipped varices, intact canal, and outstanding overall eye appeal. Minor natural imperfections consistent with delicate deep-water trap-collected material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell will be professionally packed with extreme care to protect delicate fronds and spines during transit. Combined shipping available on multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected deep-water specimens from the Dry Tortugas and Tortuga Terrace region specializing in rare and unusual Gulf and Caribbean mollusks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48212815773940,"sku":"497","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/0714B558-FFE9-4066-AA74-AF7361B15BE7.jpg?v=1778445435","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/chicoreus-riverai-dry-tortugas-39-2-mm-dark-frond-form-f-w-o","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}