{"product_id":"lindapecten-muscosus-matched-pair-8-7-mm-pulley-ridge-dry-tortugas","title":"Lindapecten muscosus – Matched Pair – 8.7 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 an outstanding rich golden-yellow coloration with both valves remaining naturally paired. Collected from the deep waters of Pulley Ridge in the Dry Tortugas aboard my commercial lobster vessel, this miniature scallop is a wonderful example of the species. Tiny paired specimens with vibrant color like this are highly sought after by collectors of micro and deep-water pectinids.\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 Pectinidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap (220–240 ft.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0857PEC-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMS-ISGS Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGQ (Gem Quality)\u003c\/span\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. The matched pair retains exceptional natural color, complete valves, excellent symmetry, and outstanding overall presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth valves remain naturally matched and exhibit a brilliant golden-yellow color with crisp radial sculpture. The shell shows excellent preservation and is free of any significant chips, cracks, or damage visible under normal inspection. An outstanding miniature specimen with exceptional eye appeal.\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where every specimen is personally selected 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":48793831440628,"sku":"857","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6782.png?v=1782843810","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/lindapecten-muscosus-matched-pair-8-7-mm-pulley-ridge-dry-tortugas","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}