This is a nice specimen of Fasciolaria bittneri, one of the recently described tulip species from the Dry Tortugas region of Florida.

This shell displays attractive brown patterning over a cream background along with a warm orange-toned apex and protoconch . Specimens with accurate locality and collection data from the Dry Tortugas are highly desirable to collectors.

This specimen was personally collected by me while commercial lobster fishing aboard my vessel F/V AVA PILAR.

SPECIMEN DATA

Family: Fasciolariidae

Species: Fasciolaria bittneri

Author: Petuch & Berschauer, 2023

Location: Dry Tortugas, FL

Method: Baited lobster trap 60–90 ft.

Date: September 2025

Collector: Randy Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR

Measures: 116.9 mm

Collection Code: TSC #0478FAS-TSC

CONDITION

Nice collector specimen. Shell shows natural wear consistent with trap-collected shells. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description.

SHIPPING

Shell will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery and shipped with tracking.

TORTUGAS SHELL COLLECTION

All shells offered are personally collected during commercial fishing operations in the Dry Tortugas region and include accurate collection data.