{"product_id":"fasciolaria-tulipa-203-20-mm-dry-tortugas-florida-deep-water","title":"Fasciolaria tulipa – 203.20 mm – Dry Tortugas, Florida – Deep Water","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful large Fasciolaria tulipa displaying vibrant orange, reddish-brown, and creamy white coloration with attractive natural banding and well-defined spiral sculpture. This impressive specimen measures 203.20 mm (8.00 inches) and features a nicely developed spire, strong body whorl, and a wide, beautifully preserved aperture with soft peach and pinkish tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected by me during legal commercial lobster fishing operations aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR in the deep waters surrounding the Dry Tortugas, Florida, using a baited lobster trap at depths of 180–200 feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: Fasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Linnaeus, 1758\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 180–200 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: September 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy D. Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessel: F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures: 203.20 mm (8.00 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Number: #1122FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperculum: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Quality. Excellent overall presentation with strong shell structure, beautiful natural coloration, an attractive spire, and a clean, well-developed aperture. Minor natural growth lines and imperfections may be present, typical of 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 and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined Shipping Available — 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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67970263023860,"sku":"1122","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/Untitled_design.png?v=1793145586","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-tulipa-203-20-mm-dry-tortugas-florida-deep-water","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}