{"product_id":"fasciolaria-tulipa-190-50-mm-w-o-tsc-1039-w-o","title":"Fasciolaria tulipa – 190.50 mm w\/o – TSC #1039 w\/o","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful, large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying vibrant orange and cream coloration with bold, irregular banding and well-defined spiral sculpture. This specimen features an attractive elongated spire, a broad body whorl, and a beautifully preserved aperture with a warm peach-toned interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected during lobster operations aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR in the Dry Tortugas, Florida. Live-taken specimen with original operculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180–200 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 190.50 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperculum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FAS-1039TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery attractive specimen with excellent orange and cream coloration, a nicely preserved spire, and a clean, wide aperture. The siphonal canal shows minor roughness at the tip. Overall, a beautiful, large specimen with strong display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome minor imperfections may be present, normal for deep-water trap-collected specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all pictures carefully, as they are part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. All shells are individually protected using quality packing materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined 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\u003eWe offer carefully selected collector-quality specimens from Florida waters and worldwide locations. Each specimen includes its original collection data. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67891930759412,"sku":"1039","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-0880.png?v=1792884315","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-tulipa-190-50-mm-w-o-tsc-1039-w-o","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}