{"product_id":"fasciolaria-bittneri-petuch-berschauer-2023-122-7mm-dry-tortugas","title":"Fasciolaria bittneri Petuch \u0026 Berschauer, 2023 122.7mm Dry Tortugas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a beautiful specimen of the recently described \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria bittneri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a species endemic to the Dry Tortugas region of Florida. This specimen displays the classic traits outlined in the original description, including the elevated spire, rounded sloping shoulder, bright orange protoconch, and the characteristic pattern of broad orange-red patches over a pale background. The aperture is large and glossy white with a nicely developed columellar region, making for an attractive display specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen was personally collected by me using baited lobster traps in the Dry Tortugas and represents one of the exciting newer additions to the Gulf of Mexico molluscan fauna. The vibrant coloration and excellent preservation make it a fine representative of this recently described species.\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 Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria bittneri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petuch \u0026amp; Berschauer, 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap, 60–90 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 122.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #: 0719FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen displays the attractive characteristics of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria bittneri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including its bright orange protoconch, vivid orange and cream patterning, and glossy white aperture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a chip along the outer lip, as shown in the photographs, which has been reflected in the pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The remainder of the shell presents very well and makes for a desirable collector specimen of this recently described species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and accurately represent the specimen you will receive, including the outer lip chip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour shell will be carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where every specimen is carefully selected and responsibly collected from the remarkable waters of the Dry Tortugas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48748016566516,"sku":"719","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/78F2E5E5-BDE2-4B36-AA7A-05783EF73C54.png?v=1781879151","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-bittneri-petuch-berschauer-2023-122-7mm-dry-tortugas","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}