A beautiful large Fasciolaria tulipa with strong orange and cream coloration and an attractive clean pattern. I personally collected this live-taken specimen from the Dry Tortugas aboard the F/V AVA PILAR using a baited lobster trap in 180–200 feet of water. This specimen retains its operculum.

Specimen Data
Family: Fasciolariidae
Species: Fasciolaria tulipa
Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA
Method: Baited lobster trap
Depth: 180–200 ft
Date: August 2026
Collector: Randy D. Rivera / F/V AVA PILAR
Measurement: 184.10 mm
Operculum: Present
TSC #: FAS-1037TSC

Condition

Live taken with operculum. Very attractive collector specimen with excellent coloration and an impressive large size. Some minor natural imperfections may be present, normal for deep-water trap-collected specimens. Please review all photos carefully, as they are considered part of the description and accurately show the specimen’s condition.

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Tortugas Shell Collection
Personally collected by me in the waters of the Dry Tortugas, Florida, aboard the F/V AVA PILAR.