Beautiful Lindapecten muscosus displaying rich reddish-orange, golden-brown, and cream coloration with attractive natural mottling and well-defined radial sculpture. This specimen features a broad, fan-shaped structure, prominent radial ribs, and delicate textured margins.

Both valves are present, with beautiful cream and golden-yellow interiors accented by soft pink tones along the edges. Personally collected during lobster operations aboard the F/V AVA PILAR in the Dry Tortugas, Florida.

Specimen Data

Family: Pectinidae

Species: Lindapecten muscosus

Author: (W. Wood, 1828)

Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA

Method: Baited lobster trap

Depth: 200–220 feet

Date: August 2026

Collector: Randy D. Rivera — F/V AVA PILAR

Measures: 27.9 mm H × 25.6 mm W

TSC #: PEC-0940TSC

Condition

Attractive specimen with both valves present, rich natural coloration, and well-defined radial sculpture. The interiors display lovely cream and golden-yellow coloration with soft pink margins.

Some minor imperfections and natural roughness along the shell edges are present, consistent with deep-water trap-collected specimens. Excellent overall display appeal.

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