{"product_id":"fasciolaria-tulipa-f-scheepmakeri-142-7-mm","title":"Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI personally collected this beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while commercial lobster fishing on Pulley Ridge, west of the Dry Tortugas, Florida. Recovered from depths of 220–240 feet in baited lobster traps, this specimen displays the bold, contrasting chocolate-brown flame patterning and graceful elongated form that make this color form so desirable among Fasciolariidae collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell exhibits rich coloration, an attractive glossy aperture, a well-proportioned spire, and a long intact siphonal canal. The pattern wraps beautifully around the entire shell, making it an outstanding display specimen from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e f. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escheepmakeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kobelt, 1875\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 220–240 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e September 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 142.7 mm (5.62 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0868FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade: Fine Quality (ISGS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a live-collected adult specimen displaying excellent color, strong gloss, and an attractive overall appearance. The spire is clean, the aperture is bright and well preserved, and the siphonal canal remains long and intact. Minor handling and trap-related imperfections are present but are limited and do not detract from the shell’s overall beauty. There are no repairs or alterations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the specimen you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour shell will be carefully packed using professional packing materials to ensure safe arrival. All shipments include tracking, and I gladly combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery specimen offered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is personally collected by me during commercial lobster fishing operations in the Gulf of Mexico. I take pride in providing accurately identified specimens with complete collection data so collectors can purchase with confidence. Thank you for supporting Tortugas Shell Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48803839377652,"sku":"868","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6967.png?v=1783076648","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-tulipa-f-scheepmakeri-142-7-mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}