A beautiful Fasciolaria tulipa (Linnaeus, 1758), personally collected during lobster operations from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas, Florida. This specimen has attractive orange-brown patterning over a cream background, a long elegant form, and a clean aperture. Operculum included.

Specimen Data

Family: Fasciolariidae
Species: Fasciolaria tulipa
Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida
Method: Baited lobster trap
Depth: 180–200 ft
Date: August 2026
Collector: Randy D. Rivera — F/V AVA PILAR
Measures: 121.10 mm
TSC #: 1035
Operculum: Present

Condition

Very nice collector-quality specimen with excellent color and pattern. The aperture and siphonal canal present very well, with only minor natural imperfections consistent with a deep-water trap-collected specimen. Please review all photos closely for exact condition.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

Authentic specimen with full collection data from my commercial lobster operations aboard the F/V AVA PILAR in the Dry Tortugas, Florida.