A beautiful miniature specimen of the recently described Chicoreus riverai, displaying outstanding orange coloration with crisp spiral sculpture and well-developed varices. Despite its small size, this specimen has excellent eye appeal, a nicely formed aperture, and an attractive overall profile. These tiny specimens are becoming increasingly desirable among collectors because of their rarity and the challenge of obtaining them in excellent condition.

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: March 2026
Collector: Randy D. Rivera / F/V AVA PILAR
Size: 14.0 mm
TSC #: 0682MUR-TSC

Condition

Grade: Good Quality

This specimen displays attractive orange coloration and retains its overall shape well, making it a desirable representative of this recently described species. The shell does not include the operculum and has missing spines on the shoulder varices and along the spire, which are reflected in the grade. Aside from these imperfections, the shell presents nicely and would make a solid addition to any Chicoreus riverai collection.

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