{"product_id":"cinctura-tortugana-103-9mm-pulley-ridge-260-ft-trap-collected-dry-tortugas-tortugas-shell-collection","title":"Cinctura tortugana 103.9mm – Pulley Ridge (260 ft) Trap Collected – Dry Tortugas – Tortugas Shell Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very nice specimen of Cinctura tortugana, a species associated with deeper water habitats of the Dry Tortugas region. Specimens from Pulley Ridge are particularly interesting to collectors because of the unique deep-water environment where they occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen was personally collected by me while commercial lobster fishing on Pulley Ridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIMEN DATA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: Cinctura tortugana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthority: (Hollister, 1957)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 103.9 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Dry Tortugas, Florida – Pulley Ridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 260 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected: January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Code: TSC #0282FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shell comes with full locality and collection data and is part of the Tortugas Shell Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive specimen with strong coloration and pattern typical of the species. As is common with trap-collected shells, minor trap or handling marks may be present. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAFE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell will be professionally packed using protective suspension-style wrapping and secure boxing to ensure safe arrival. Tracking always provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTORTUGAS SHELL COLLECTION NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll shells offered are personally collected during commercial fishing operations in the Dry Tortugas region. Accurate locality, depth data, and direct collector provenance are the foundation of the Tortugas Shell Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47793338745076,"sku":"0044","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/4FB0DCA9-0DB8-43E2-82CE-BA51C870CF97.jpg?v=1772591971","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/cinctura-tortugana-103-9mm-pulley-ridge-260-ft-trap-collected-dry-tortugas-tortugas-shell-collection","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}