Beautiful Fasciolaria tulipa displaying vibrant orange and cream coloration with bold, irregular banding and intricate spiral markings. This attractive specimen features a tall, well-developed spire, nicely proportioned body whorl, and elongated siphonal canal.

The broad, clean aperture displays delicate interior ribbing, a soft peach-colored interior, and distinctive dark markings along the outer lip. A gorgeous specimen with strong coloration and excellent overall display appeal.

Personally collected during commercial lobster operations in the Dry Tortugas, Florida, aboard the F/V AVA PILAR.

Specimen Data

Family: Fasciolariidae

Species: Fasciolaria tulipa

Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)

Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA

Method: Baited lobster trap

Depth: 180–200 feet

Date: August 2026

Collector: Randy D. Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR

Measures: 177.80 mm

TSC #: FAS-1041TSC

Quality: Live taken with operculum

Condition

Beautiful natural orange and cream coloration with attractive pattern definition. Nicely preserved spire, clean aperture, and a well-developed outer lip. The specimen retains its original operculum.

Some minor natural growth marks and imperfections may be present, typical of deep-water trap-collected specimens. Overall, a very attractive shell with excellent display appeal.

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