{"product_id":"distorsio-clathrata-lamarck-1816-44-5-mm-dry-tortugas-tsc","title":"Distorsio clathrata (Lamarck, 1816) – 44.5 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 deep-water member of the Personidae characterized by its strongly sculptured shell, inflated body whorl, and pronounced lattice-like ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen exhibits attractive cream to pale golden coloration with well-developed spiral cords and nodulose sculpture throughout. The shell displays excellent form with a strong body whorl, well-defined aperture, and impressive overall sculpture. A small chip is present on the protoconch and has been reflected 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 (160–180 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 44.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0347PER-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 natural coloration, and a well-preserved aperture. The shell retains excellent detail throughout the body whorl and spiral cords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a small chip present on the protoconch. Aside from this minor flaw, the specimen displays very nicely and remains an attractive collector example of this species.\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 infrequently encountered and are highly prized for their unusual form, heavy sculpture, and distinctive 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":48756163641588,"sku":"347","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-5995.png?v=1782059754","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/distorsio-clathrata-lamarck-1816-44-5-mm-dry-tortugas-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}