Beautiful live-taken Fasciolaria tulipa personally collected by me from the Dry Tortugas, Florida aboard the F/V AVA PILAR.

This large specimen measures 184.00 mm (7.24”) and retains its original operculum. It has excellent orange-and-cream coloration, a clean aperture, and an attractive overall form.

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
Measurement: 184.00 mm (7.24”)
Operculum: Present — live taken
TSC #: FAS-1038

Condition

Live-taken specimen with operculum. Very attractive coloration and overall presentation. Some minor natural imperfections may be present, normal for trap-collected specimens.

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A personally collected specimen from the waters of the Dry Tortugas, Florida, offered directly from my collection at Tortugas Shell Collection.