{"product_id":"chicoreus-riverai-petuch-berschauer-2026-28-7-mm-1-13","title":"Chicoreus riverai Petuch \u0026 Berschauer, 2026 – 28.7 mm (1.13”)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected by me while commercial lobster fishing at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealbino (all-white) Chicoreus riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was recovered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from a baited lobster trap set in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240–300 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of water aboard my vessel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletely lacking the typical pigmentation of the species, this specimen exhibits a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epure white shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a subtle cream-toned protoconch, making it a truly eye-catching and highly unusual color form. The intricate fronds, crisp varices, and exceptional sculpture are beautifully preserved, creating a dramatic display specimen. Albino examples of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are rarely encountered, making this an outstanding addition for collectors specializing in rare color forms or recently described species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Muricidae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eChicoreus riverai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petuch \u0026amp; Berschauer, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap, 240–300 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 28.7 mm (1.13”)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0287MUR-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional specimen featuring a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare albino (all-white) color form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with outstanding frond development and crisp sculpture. The shell is in excellent overall condition with only very minor natural imperfections consistent with deep-water trap collection. A remarkable collector’s specimen for anyone seeking unusual color forms or recently described species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description and accurately represent the specimen you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and includes its original Tortugas Shell Collection data label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting Tortugas Shell Collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48783364817140,"sku":"287","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6442.png?v=1782487483","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/chicoreus-riverai-petuch-berschauer-2026-28-7-mm-1-13","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}