Beautiful 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.

Personally 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.

Specimen Data

Family: Fasciolariidae

Species: Fasciolaria tulipa

Author: Linnaeus, 1758

Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA

Method: Baited lobster trap

Depth: 180–200 feet

Date: September 2026

Collector: Randy D. Rivera

Vessel: F/V AVA PILAR

Measures: 203.20 mm (8.00 inches)

Collection Number: #1122FAS-TSC

Operculum: Included

Condition

Fine 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.

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