A beautiful Fasciolaria tulipa (Linnaeus, 1758), personally collected during lobster operations from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas, Florida. This large specimen has attractive orange-brown and cream patterning, a nicely formed elongated siphonal canal, and retains its operculum.

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: 171.5 mm
TSC #: 1034
Operculum: Present

Condition

Very nice collector-quality specimen with strong natural coloration and pattern. The aperture, lip, spire, and long siphonal canal present very nicely. Operculum included. Some minor natural imperfections and growth marks may be present, normal for 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, personally collected during my commercial lobster operations aboard the F/V AVA PILAR in the Dry Tortugas, Florida.