This beautiful Fasciolaria tulipa measures 158.7 mm (6.25”) and was personally collected off Key West, Florida in 200–220 feet using baited commercial lobster traps during November 2025. The shell displays an attractive cream and rich orange checkerboard pattern with excellent natural gloss and includes its original operculum. A very eye-catching collector specimen from the Florida Keys.

Specimen Data

Family: Fasciolariidae
Species: Fasciolaria tulipa
Author: Linnaeus, 1758
Location: Key West, Florida, USA
Method: Baited commercial lobster trap (200–220 ft)
Date Collected: November 2025
Collector: Randy Rivera
Measures: 158.7 mm (6.25”)
Includes: Original operculum
TSC #: 0760FAS-TSC

Condition

A colorful specimen with excellent gloss, a strong cream and orange pattern, and a nicely preserved operculum. The shell presents beautifully and would make an excellent addition to any Florida or Fasciolariidae collection.

There is minor wear to the anterior tip of the siphonal canal and light natural growth marks consistent with deep-water trap collection. Overall, the shell remains highly displayable with outstanding visual appeal. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and accurately represent the specimen’s condition.

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