Beautiful, large Fasciolaria tulipa 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.

Personally collected during lobster operations aboard the F/V AVA PILAR in the Dry Tortugas, Florida. Live-taken specimen with original operculum.

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: 190.50 mm

Operculum: Included

TSC #: FAS-1039TSC

Condition

Very 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.

Some minor imperfections may be present, normal for deep-water trap-collected specimens.

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