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Fasciolaria tulipa – 190 mm (7.48”) – Key West, Florida – With Operculum
  • Fasciolaria tulipa – 190 mm (7.48”) – Key West, Florida – With Operculum
  • Fasciolaria tulipa – 190 mm (7.48”) – Key West, Florida – With Operculum
  • Fasciolaria tulipa – 190 mm (7.48”) – Key West, Florida – With Operculum
  • Fasciolaria tulipa – 190 mm (7.48”) – Key West, Florida – With Operculum
  • Fasciolaria tulipa – 190 mm (7.48”) – Key West, Florida – With Operculum
  • Fasciolaria tulipa – 190 mm (7.48”) – Key West, Florida – With Operculum
Fasciolaria tulipa – 190 mm (7.48”) – Key West, Florida – With Operculum
$35.00

This is a beautiful Fasciolaria tulipa measuring 190 mm (7.48 inches), personally collected off Key West, Florida in 200–220 feet using baited commercial lobster traps. The shell features outstanding orange and cream coloration, a well-developed elongated siphonal canal, and comes complete with its original operculum. An attractive collector specimen with excellent eye appeal.

Specimen Data

Family: Fasciolariidae
Species: Fasciolaria tulipa
Author: Linnaeus, 1758
Location: Key West, Florida, USA
Method: Baited commercial lobster trap (200–220 ft)
Date Collected: November 2025
Collector: Randy Rivera
Measures: 190 mm (7.48”)
Includes: Original operculum
TSC #: 0761FAS-TSC

Condition

Excellent overall condition with vibrant natural color and strong gloss. The shell retains its original operculum and displays an attractive pattern throughout.

There is minor damage to the anterior siphonal canal, as shown in the photographs. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description and accurately depict the condition of the specimen.

Shipping

Your specimen will be carefully packaged and shipped securely with tracking to ensure it arrives safely.

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