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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
$25.00

This impressive Fasciolaria tulipa is a large, personally collected specimen measuring 190 mm (7.48 inches). Recovered off Key West, Florida in 200–220 feet using baited commercial lobster traps, it displays outstanding orange and cream patterning, a glossy aperture, and comes with its original operculum.

Specimen Data

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

Condition

A beautiful deep-water specimen with vibrant coloration and excellent overall presentation. There is a chip on the anterior siphonal canal, as shown in the photographs. Aside from this minor damage, the shell displays strong color, a glossy surface, and an attractive, well-preserved aperture.

Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and accurately represent the specimen you will receive.

Shipping

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