{"product_id":"chicoreus-riverai-petuch-berschauer-2026-27-1mm","title":"Chicoreus riverai Petuch \u0026 Berschauer, 2026 27.1mm w\/o","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m excited to offer this beautiful specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a recently described species from the Tortuga Terrace and Pulley Ridge region of the Florida Keys. This species was named after me, Captain Randy Rivera, for discovering portions of the unique Tortuga Terrace molluscan fauna during my commercial lobster fishing operations aboard the F\/V \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and for providing important material used in the scientific study of these remarkable deep-water species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular specimen was personally collected by me in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from a baited commercial lobster trap set in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240–300 feet of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and represents an exceptional example of this recently described muricid. An added bonus is that this specimen retains its natural operculum, something collectors always appreciate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the original description by Petuch and Berschauer, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is distinguished by its compact, heavily sculptured shell, elevated spire, broad rounded body whorl, and spectacular frondose varices. The species possesses delicate branching spines, a proportionally short siphonal canal, and the characteristic orange to reddish-orange protoconch and early whorls that readily distinguish it from closely related Gulf species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen displays outstanding orange and cream coloration with beautifully developed varices and intricate frondose sculpture. The vivid orange protoconch is well preserved, while the branching spines give the shell remarkable depth and texture. The natural operculum complements the specimen nicely and adds to its overall desirability as a collector’s piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beautiful collector-quality specimen with excellent color and outstanding overall presentation. The frondose sculpture, elevated spire, and natural operculum are all well preserved. Minor imperfections associated with commercial trap collection may be present but do little to detract from the shell’s impressive appearance. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and accurately represent the specimen being offered.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Personally collected in baited commercial lobster traps set in 240–300 feet of water aboard the F\/V \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captain Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27.1 mm (1.07 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0487MUR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting Tortugas Shell Collection and helping preserve and appreciate the remarkable molluscan fauna of the Dry Tortugas and Tortuga Terrace. I take great pride in offering specimens that I have personally collected during my commercial fishing operations, and I’m honored to share species that have become part of the scientific record through these efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48718110621940,"sku":"487","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/5B11E782-6044-41EE-9C2F-C53ECDDF8C0D.png?v=1781790425","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/chicoreus-riverai-petuch-berschauer-2026-27-1mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}