{"product_id":"fasciolaria-riverai-recently-described-dark-form-dry-tortugas-209-6mm","title":"Fasciolaria riverai – Recently described– Dark Form – Dry Tortugas – 209.6mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive dark form specimen of Fasciolaria riverai, one of the recently described tulip species from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen shows an unusually dark chocolate-brown patterning over a cream base, giving the shell a striking black variant appearance compared to the more typical orange \/ red forms of the species. The heavy banding and contrast make this a particularly attractive collector specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria riverai was named in my honor following its scientific description by Petuch \u0026amp; Berschauer in 2026 from specimens collected from the Tortuga Terrace deep-water fauna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shell was personally collected by me while commercial lobster fishing aboard my vessel F\/V AVA PILAR, providing accurate locality and depth data valued by serious collectors.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: Fasciolaria riverai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthority: Petuch \u0026amp; Berschauer, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 209.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Tortuga Terrace, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 180–200 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected: January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Code: TSC #0473FAS-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\u003eBeautiful large specimen with strong natural color and pattern. Typical minor trap wear may be present as expected with deep-water trap collected shells. Please review photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAFE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell will be carefully wrapped and securely packed to ensure safe arrival. Tracking will be provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTORTUGAS SHELL COLLECTION NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll shells offered are personally collected during commercial fishing operations in the Dry Tortugas region, one of Florida’s richest deep-water shell habitats. Accurate locality data, depth information, and collector provenance make these specimens especially desirable to advanced collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857020797172,"sku":"0080","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/7FEC1D63-5EC8-42F2-BF45-5868101680B9.jpg?v=1773537166","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-riverai-recently-described-dark-form-dry-tortugas-209-6mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}