{"product_id":"fasciolaria-tulipa-171-4-mm-6-75-operculum-tsc-0874","title":"Fasciolaria tulipa – 171.4 mm (6.75”) – Operculum – TSC #0874","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying exceptional natural color, strong patterning, and an attractive glossy finish. This specimen features vivid orange flame markings over a creamy white background, a clean aperture, and comes complete with its original operculum. Personally collected while commercial lobstering west of the Dry Tortugas, this is an outstanding specimen for any serious Gulf of Mexico collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollection Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180–200 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e September 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e171.4 mm (6.75”)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOperculum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0874\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen grades \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, exhibiting outstanding gloss, crisp sculpture, vibrant natural coloration, and excellent overall symmetry. The aperture is exceptionally clean with a beautiful satin finish, the spire is intact, and the shell presents beautifully from every viewing angle. The original operculum is a nice bonus that completes the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most deep-water trap-collected specimens, extremely minor growth or handling marks may be present under close inspection but are insignificant and do not detract from its exceptional display quality. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.\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 using high-quality packing materials to ensure safe arrival. All shipments include tracking, and I gladly combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where every specimen is accurately identified, professionally photographed, and responsibly collected from the legendary waters of the Dry Tortugas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48833788870900,"sku":"874","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-7240.png?v=1783532327","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-tulipa-171-4-mm-6-75-operculum-tsc-0874","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}