Offered here is a beautiful Cinctura tortugana foxi described by Petuch & Berschauer (2022), measuring 85.2 mm, personally collected west of the Dry Tortugas, Florida, in 180–200 feet using baited commercial lobster traps aboard the F/V AVA PILAR.

This specimen displays outstanding natural coloration with vivid orange, peach, and cream tones accented by bold, sharply defined dark spiral bands. The shell has a glossy finish, an attractive elongated profile, and excellent overall eye appeal. Its vibrant pattern and rich colors make it an exceptional display specimen for any serious Gulf of Mexico collection.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and represent the exact specimen you will receive.

Specimen Data

• Family: Fasciolariidae
• Species: Cinctura tortugana foxi Petuch & Berschauer, 2022
• Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida
• Depth: 180–200 ft
• Method: Baited commercial lobster trap
• Collection Date: December 2025
• Collector: Randy D. Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR
• Measures: 85.2 mm
• TSC #: #0840FAS-TSC

Condition

A beautiful F++ collector-quality specimen featuring exceptional color, crisp banding, and a glossy finish. There is a small chip on the outer lip and minor wear to the tip of the siphonal canal, both visible in the photographs. These are minor imperfections typical of deep-water trap-collected specimens and do not detract from the shell’s impressive display quality.

Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing, as they are an important part of the description.

Shipping

Your specimen will be securely packaged to ensure safe arrival and shipped with tracking. I gladly combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible.

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