{"product_id":"chicoreus-riverai-dry-tortugas-51-2mm-pink-apex-f-w-o","title":"Chicoreus riverai – Dry Tortugas – 51.2mm – Pink Apex – F++ w\/o","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional large 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 stands out for its unusually heavy frond development, broad layered varices, and beautiful pink-toned apex contrasting against the cream and chocolate-banded body coloration. The expanded fronds and strong sculpturing give the shell an outstanding three-dimensional appearance and exceptional display quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected from the famous Tortuga Terrace deep-water fauna in approximately 240–300 feet using baited lobster traps. Specimens of this fragile species are rarely encountered in this level of preservation, especially in larger sizes with strong frond development.\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: January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 51.2 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 with strong frond expansion, attractive pink apex coloration, intact canal, and excellent overall display quality. Minor natural imperfections and some frond wear 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":48212866302196,"sku":"239","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/59F6D568-881C-439F-8EBF-91896F1D2AD3.jpg?v=1778448012","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/chicoreus-riverai-dry-tortugas-51-2mm-pink-apex-f-w-o","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}