{"product_id":"distorsio-clathrata-lamarck-1816-36-1-mm-dry-tortugas-tsc","title":"Distorsio clathrata (Lamarck, 1816) – 36.1 mm – Dry Tortugas – TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistorsio clathrata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a distinctive member of the Personidae known for its heavily sculptured shell, inflated body whorl, and striking lattice-like ornamentation. This species is highly sought after by collectors for its unusual architecture and attractive coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen displays excellent cream to pale yellow coloration with strong axial and spiral sculpture throughout. The shell exhibits crisp detail, a well-developed aperture, and an attractive overall presentation. A small chip is present on the protoconch and has been considered in the condition assessment.\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 Personidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistorsio clathrata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Lamarck, 1816)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap (180 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e December 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 36.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0354PER-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good overall condition with strong sculpture, attractive coloration, and excellent detail throughout the shell. The aperture, siphonal canal, and sculptural elements remain well preserved, making this a very appealing collector specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small chip is present on the protoconch. Aside from this minor flaw, the specimen displays beautifully and retains excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected from deep-water lobster traps in the Dry Tortugas while commercial fishing aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR. Specimens of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistorsio clathrata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are not commonly encountered and are prized for their distinctive form and heavily sculptured appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection – Personally collected specimens from the Dry Tortugas and Gulf of Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48756192575732,"sku":"354","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-5997.png?v=1782062686","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/distorsio-clathrata-lamarck-1816-36-1-mm-dry-tortugas-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}