Species: Fasciolaria tulipa

Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)

Collection Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida — via lobster trap (180 ft)

Date Collected: August 2025

Collector: Randy Rivera

Size: 196.8 mm

Collection #: #0387FAS-TSC

Description

Large deep-water specimen of Fasciolaria tulipa collected from 180 feet off the Dry Tortugas via lobster trap. Displays strong natural banding, attractive coloration, and solid form typical of deep-water Tortugas specimens.

Personally collected and professionally curated as part of the Tortugas Shell Collection, complete with full collection data. A desirable large Florida gastropod specimen suitable for serious collectors or display.

Please note there is a small chip on the outer lip consistent with normal trap wear from collection. This does not detract from the overall display value and is common for deep-water trap-collected specimens.

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