Beautiful Lindapecten muscosus (W. Wood, 1828), personally collected from the Dry Tortugas, Florida. This is an especially attractive bright orange specimen, with both valves present and strong radial sculpture.

Specimen Data

Family: Pectinidae
Species: Lindapecten muscosus
Author: (W. Wood, 1828)
Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida
Method: Baited lobster trap
Depth: 200–220 ft
Date: August 2026
Collector: Randy D. Rivera — F/V AVA PILAR
Measurements: H 32.2 mm × W 30.8 mm
TSC #: 0937PEC-TSC

Condition

Very nice personally collected specimen with both valves present. Excellent bright orange coloration with attractive natural sculpture. Some minor imperfections may be present, normal for deep-water trap-collected specimens. Please examine photos carefully for exact condition.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

Personally collected in the Dry Tortugas aboard the F/V AVA PILAR and offered with complete collection data.