{"product_id":"fasciolaria-tulipa-linnaeus-1758-tsc-0749fas-tsc","title":"Fasciolaria tulipa (Linnaeus, 1758) – TSC #0749FAS-TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m pleased to offer this exceptional specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, personally collected while working my commercial lobster traps off Key West. Large, clean specimens from deep water with this level of color and preservation are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shell displays an outstanding combination of brilliant orange and cream coloration with crisp spiral sculpture and an elongated siphonal canal. The body whorl is boldly patterned with vibrant flame-like markings that contrast beautifully against the lighter background, while the aperture exhibits soft peach and cream tones. The original operculum accompanies the specimen, adding to its desirability as a complete collector piece.\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\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\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Key West, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap, 200–220 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\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 Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 203 mm (7.99 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0749FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is in excellent collector condition and exhibits exceptional color, strong sculpture, and excellent overall eye appeal. The shell retains a beautifully preserved aperture and siphonal canal, with the original operculum included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall chip present on the outer lip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, visible in the photographs. Aside from this minor imperfection, the specimen presents exceptionally well and would make an impressive addition to any advanced Florida or Gulf of Mexico collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and accurately represent the specimen’s condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI package every specimen with great care to ensure safe arrival. Combined shipping is available whenever possible for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for visiting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. I take great pride in offering specimens that I personally collect from the waters of the Florida Keys and Gulf of Mexico, and I’m excited to share unique pieces like this with fellow collectors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48751631991028,"sku":"749","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/F5EC2FC3-EE56-43CC-A39D-283477E8B6B1.png?v=1781897087","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-tulipa-linnaeus-1758-tsc-0749fas-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}