{"product_id":"fasciolaria-tulipa-f-scheepmakeri-kobelt-1875-150-mm-dry-tortugas-florida","title":"Fasciolaria tulipa f. scheepmakeri Kobelt, 1875– 150 mm – Dry Tortugas, Florida","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a spectacular specimen of the uncommon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa form scheepmakeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most striking and desirable color forms of the Florida Tulip. This impressive specimen displays the characteristic cream background overlaid with bold black to dark chocolate flame-like markings and bands that distinguish this form from the typical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The shell also exhibits exceptionally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavy sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with pronounced spiral cords and strong growth features that give it remarkable texture and visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected by me from baited lobster traps in the Dry Tortugas, this shell represents one of the beautiful deep-water variants encountered in the Gulf of Mexico. The contrasting pattern, heavily sculptured body whorl, and included operculum make this an outstanding collector specimen.\u003c\/span\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escheepmakeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kobelt, 1875\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap, 180–200 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #: 0818FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperculum Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\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\u003eA beautiful collector specimen with exceptional contrast and a heavily sculptured exterior. The shell displays bold dark patterning, an attractive elevated spire, a glossy aperture, and excellent overall form. The included operculum accompanies the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor natural collection wear may be present from life and trap collection. Please carefully review all photographs, as they form an important part of the description and accurately depict the specimen’s condition and overall quality.\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 specimen will be securely packaged and shipped with tracking to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where each specimen is personally collected and carefully selected from the extraordinary waters of the Dry Tortugas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48751256928500,"sku":"818","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/BA411B2E-C311-4489-8072-80A4B6BD2D7F.png?v=1781889153","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-tulipa-f-scheepmakeri-kobelt-1875-150-mm-dry-tortugas-florida","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}