{"product_id":"fasciolaria-tulipa-171-5mm-tsc-1034","title":"Fasciolaria tulipa 171.5mm TSC #1034","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 180–200 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy D. Rivera — F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures: 171.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #: 1034\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperculum: Present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen will be carefully packed to protect it during shipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Combined Shipping Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Purchase multiple eligible specimens and save on shipping. For mixed-size or larger specimens, please request combined shipping before payment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic specimen with full collection data, personally collected during my commercial lobster operations aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR in the Dry Tortugas, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67711534825716,"sku":"1034","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-0441.png?v=1791341831","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-tulipa-171-5mm-tsc-1034","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}