{"product_id":"lindapecten-muscosus-matched-pair-11-1-mm-pulley-ridge-dry-tortugas","title":"Lindapecten muscosus – Matched Pair – 11.1 mm – Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematched pair of Lindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displays a rich peach-orange to golden coloration with crisp radial sculpture and excellent symmetry. Personally collected from the deep waters of Pulley Ridge while commercial lobster fishing, this pair represents a striking color form of one of the Gulf of Mexico’s most desirable miniature scallops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pectinidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (W. Wood, 1828)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap (220–240 ft.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0855PEC-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMS-ISGS Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGQ (Gem Quality)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen qualifies as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGem Quality (GQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the HMS-ISGS Hawaiian grading system. Both valves exhibit outstanding natural coloration, excellent gloss, complete margins, and exceptional preservation with no significant imperfections, making this an outstanding collector specimen.\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis naturally matched pair exhibits beautiful peach-orange coloration with sharp, well-defined radial ribs and excellent symmetry. Both valves are complete and retain exceptional luster, with only the slightest natural growth variations consistent with wild-collected specimens. A superb miniature scallop with exceptional eye appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and accurately represent the exact specimen you will receive.\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour shell will be carefully packaged using professional packing materials and shipped with tracking and insurance to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 every specimen is personally collected and professionally curated for collectors who appreciate quality, provenance, and the remarkable beauty of marine shells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48793918963956,"sku":"855","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6786.png?v=1782845156","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/lindapecten-muscosus-matched-pair-11-1-mm-pulley-ridge-dry-tortugas","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}