This attractive juvenile Cinctura tortugana 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.

Specimen Data

Family: Fasciolariidae

Species: Cinctura tortugana (Hollister, 1957)

Location: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida

Collection Method: Baited lobster trap (220–240 ft)

Collection Date: January 2026

Collector: Randy D. Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR

Measures: 17.0 mm

TSC #: #0848FAS-TSC

Condition

Grade: Fine Quality – Juvenile

A 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.

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Shipping

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