Outstanding large Fasciolaria riverai showing rich reddish-brown coloration, strong cream patterning, an elongated profile, and excellent overall collector appeal.

This is a recently described species, Petuch & Berschauer, 2026, and one that was named in my honor. I personally collected this live-taken topotype specimen from deep water in the Dry Tortugas aboard the F/V AVA PILAR.

At 222.5 mm, this is an impressive specimen and retains its original operculum.

Specimen Data

Family: Fasciolariidae
Species: Fasciolaria riverai
Author: Petuch & Berschauer, 2026
Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida
Method: Baited lobster trap
Depth: 200–220 ft.
Date: August 2026
Collector: Randy D. Rivera — F/V AVA PILAR
Measures: 222.5 mm
TSC #: 0982FAS-TSC
Status: Live taken — with operculum
Type Status: Topotype

Condition

Beautiful large specimen with excellent rich coloration, attractive pattern, strong overall form, and original operculum. As expected with a large deep-water trap-collected specimen, minor natural growth marks and imperfections may be present.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

A special opportunity to acquire a personally collected topotype of a recently described species named in my honor, complete with full collection data from the Dry Tortugas.