{"product_id":"chicoreus-riverai-pulley-ridge-33-4mm-named-species-f-w-o","title":"Chicoreus riverai – Pulley Ridge – 33.4mm – Named Species – F+++ w\/o","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional specimen of the recently described \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicoreus riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petuch \u0026amp; Berschauer, 2026, a rare deep-water muricid species from the Pulley Ridge\/Tortuga Terrace fauna of the Dry Tortugas. This species was named in honor of Captain Randy Rivera and represents one of the most distinctive newly described muricids from the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis outstanding specimen displays a beautiful creamy white to peach-orange coloration with a rich orange apex, elongated canal, and extremely delicate frondose varices. The expanded wings and sharp sculpturing give the shell remarkable symmetry and eye appeal. A particularly elegant specimen with exceptional preservation for such a fragile species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected by me during commercial lobstering operations using baited lobster traps in 240–300 feet. Due to the fragile nature of the extended fronds and deep-water habitat, high-grade examples are rarely encountered in this condition.\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\u003eLocation: Pulley Ridge, 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: March 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 33.4 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 exceptional frond development, strong symmetry, intact canal, crisp sculpture, and superb overall presentation. Outstanding condition for this rare newly described species.\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 Pulley Ridge region specializing in rare and newly described mollusks from the Gulf and Caribbean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48213004124404,"sku":"573","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/4E63DFCC-FFC2-416F-9A8C-778D9AA1561C.jpg?v=1778455785","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/chicoreus-riverai-pulley-ridge-33-4mm-named-species-f-w-o","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}