{"product_id":"fasciolaria-tulipa-148-7-mm-with-operculum-dry-tortugas-florida-tsc-0872fas-tsc-fq","title":"Fasciolaria tulipa 148.7 mm with Operculum – Dry Tortugas, Florida – TSC #0872FAS-TSC (FQ)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was personally collected by me while commercial lobster fishing in the Dry Tortugas, Florida. Recovered from a baited lobster trap set in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e180–200 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this specimen displays outstanding natural coloration with a rich tan and cream checkerboard pattern, excellent gloss, and a matching operculum. The shell has a well-proportioned profile, strong spire, smooth aperture, and excellent overall eye appeal, making it a fine addition to any serious collection.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap (180–200 ft.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e November 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 148.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperculum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0872FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very attractive collector specimen with excellent natural color, strong gloss, and a matching operculum. The protoconch, siphonal canal, outer lip, and aperture are all well preserved. Only light signs of deep-water trap wear are present, consistent with normal commercial collection, and they do not detract from the specimen’s excellent display quality. Overall, this shell presents beautifully and is an excellent representative of the species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact specimen you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be professionally packed with premium packing materials and shipped with tracking to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for visiting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where I take pride in offering accurately identified, professionally photographed marine specimens personally collected from the waters of the Dry Tortugas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48830547525876,"sku":"872","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-7207.png?v=1783465963","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-tulipa-148-7-mm-with-operculum-dry-tortugas-florida-tsc-0872fas-tsc-fq","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}