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Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
  • Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri – 142.7 mm
$35.00

I personally collected this beautiful Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri 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.

The 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.

 

Specimen Data

Family: Fasciolariidae
Species: Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri Kobelt, 1875
Location: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida
Depth: 220–240 feet
Method: Baited lobster trap
Collection Date: September 2025
Collector: Randy D. Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR
Size: 142.7 mm (5.62 inches)
TSC #: 0868FAS-TSC

 

Condition

Grade: Fine Quality (ISGS)

This 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.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the specimen you will receive.

 

Shipping

Your 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.

 

Tortugas Shell Collection

Every specimen offered by Tortugas Shell Collection 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.

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