{"product_id":"cinctura-tortugana-17-0-mm-pulley-ridge-dry-tortugas-fl-tsc-0848","title":"Cinctura tortugana 17.0 mm – Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, FL – TSC #0848","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis attractive juvenile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinctura tortugana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displays beautiful golden-orange coloration with bold dark spiral banding, creating outstanding contrast for such a small specimen. Personally collected from the deep waters of Pulley Ridge, this juvenile exhibits the elegant proportions and patterning that make this Florida endemic highly desirable among collectors.\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 Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinctura tortugana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Hollister, 1957)\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 Baited lobster trap (220–240 ft)\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 Randy D. Rivera – F\/V \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0848FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality – Juvenile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-preserved juvenile specimen with vivid natural coloration, crisp spiral banding, and a glossy surface. The shell retains a complete protoconch and a nicely formed aperture with excellent overall proportions. The siphonal canal is complete, and the specimen displays very strong eye appeal for its size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine 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\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour shell will be professionally packed using premium packing materials and shipped with tracking and insurance to ensure it arrives safely and in the condition shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for visiting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where I take pride in offering accurately identified, professionally photographed, collector-quality specimens from Florida and around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48830400266484,"sku":"848","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-7197.png?v=1783461885","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/cinctura-tortugana-17-0-mm-pulley-ridge-dry-tortugas-fl-tsc-0848","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}