{"product_id":"fasciolaria-riverai-dry-tortugas-fl-247-6-mm-0614fas-tsc","title":"Fasciolaria riverai – Dry Tortugas, FL – 247.6 mm – #0614FAS-TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuseum-scale specimen of Fasciolaria riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a recently described deepwater species from the Dry Tortugas and a standout within the modern Tortugas fauna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e247.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiant, commanding fasciolariid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing an elongated, powerful profile with a high spire and extended siphonal canal. The shell exhibits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich chestnut and cream banding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with intricate patterning and strong growth structure that reflects its deepwater origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface displays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent natural texture and weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with well-defined sculpture and a solid, mature build. The aperture is broad and clean, with natural interior coloration consistent with freshly collected deepwater material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat elevates this specimen beyond size and beauty is its identity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species Fasciolaria riverai was named in honor of the collector—Randy Rivera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat connection places this shell in a different category—it is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enamed-species, discovery-linked specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directly tied to the individual responsible for its collection and recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected aboard the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this piece represents the ongoing discovery of new taxa from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas deepwater fishery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important modern U.S. shell-producing regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIMEN DATA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: Fasciolaria riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Petuch \u0026amp; Berschauer, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Dry Tortugas, FL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap, 200–240 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 247.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC Registration: #0614FAS-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\u003eLarge, solid specimen with excellent structural integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural wear consistent with deepwater collection. Displays extremely well.\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\u003eProfessionally packed with care due to size and weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTORTUGAS SHELL COLLECTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll specimens are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersonally collected in the Dry Tortugas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, never imported. Each shell is fully documented and part of an active offshore collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48122625130740,"sku":"614","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/7A064B6F-C28D-4875-B8F9-AA01C9FC5642.jpg?v=1777846010","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-riverai-dry-tortugas-fl-247-6-mm-0614fas-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}