{"product_id":"fasciolaria-riverai-petuch-berschauer-2026","title":"Fasciolaria riverai Petuch \u0026 Berschauer, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m pleased to offer this exceptional specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a recently described species from the Tortuga Terrace of the Dry Tortugas. This species was named after me, Captain Randy Rivera, for discovering the remarkable Tortuga Terrace fauna during my commercial lobster fishing operations aboard the F\/V \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and for donating the type specimens used in its scientific description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen was personally collected by me in February 2026 from a baited lobster trap set in 200–240 feet off the Dry Tortugas and was personally identified by Dr. Edward J. Petuch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs described by Petuch and Berschauer (2026), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is characterized by its elongated fusiform shape, elevated protracted spire, long slender siphonal canal, and highly polished shell. Distinctive beaded sutural cords, intricate spiral sculpture, and the graceful lightweight profile separate this species from other Gulf True Tulips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen exhibits outstanding cream and reddish-brown patterning with broad irregular flammules and bands covering the body whorl. The elevated spire is beautifully preserved, and the elongated siphonal canal gives the shell the elegant proportions that define the species. The operculum is present, adding to the desirability of this collector specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an excellent collector-quality specimen with exceptional color and pattern. The shell retains excellent gloss and displays all of the characteristics expected of this recently described species. The operculum is present and fits nicely within the aperture. Some sponge holes are present and siphon and outer lip show only minor trap wear consistent with commercial collection. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and accurately represent the specimen being offered.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petuch \u0026amp; Berschauer, 2026\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\u003eCollection Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Personally collected in baited commercial lobster traps set in 200–240 feet of water aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captain Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Personally identified by Dr. Edward J. Petuch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperculum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 197.5 mm (7.78 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0615FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting Tortugas Shell Collection and helping preserve and appreciate the remarkable molluscan fauna of the Dry Tortugas and Tortuga Terrace. I take great pride in offering specimens that I have personally collected during my commercial fishing operations, and I’m honored to share this species that bears my name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48697480151284,"sku":"615","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/E07DD6DB-ED83-4C10-B3A7-A89D352E634C.png?v=1781726643","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-riverai-petuch-berschauer-2026","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}