A beautiful Cinctura tortugana collected from the famed Tortuga Terrace region of the Dry Tortugas. This specimen displays rich orange and cream coloration accented by bold dark spiral banding, creating the striking appearance that has made this species a favorite among Gulf deep-water collectors.

Personally collected aboard the F/V AVA PILAR using baited lobster traps set between 200 and 240 feet. Specimens from Tortuga Terrace are highly desirable due to their limited range and distinctive color patterns. This shell exhibits excellent gloss, strong color contrast, and outstanding display quality.

The vivid orange patterning combined with the crisp dark bands makes this an especially eye-catching specimen that will stand out in any advanced Florida or Gulf of Mexico collection.

Specimen Data

Family: Fasciolariidae
Species: Cinctura tortugana
Author: Hollister, 1957
Location: Tortuga Terrace, Dry Tortugas, FL
Method: Baited lobster trap 200–240 ft.
Date: September 2025
Collector: Randy Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR
Measures: 90.2 mm
TSC #: #0202FAS-TSC

Condition

Excellent overall condition with strong gloss and exceptional coloration. Shell displays attractive orange and cream patterning with sharply defined spiral bands. A stabilized crack is present on the body whorl and is visible in the photographs. The shell remains solid, highly displayable, and presents very well. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.

Shipping

Shell will be professionally packed with extreme care and shipped with tracking. Combined shipping is available on multiple purchases whenever possible.

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