This vibrant matched pair of Lindapecten muscosus displays exceptional bright golden-yellow coloration with excellent symmetry and crisp radial sculpture. Personally collected from deep water off Pulley Ridge while commercial lobster fishing, this beautiful pair represents one of the finest miniature pectinids from the Gulf of Mexico. Specimens with this level of color and preservation are always desirable additions to advanced scallop collections.

Specimen Data

Family: Pectinidae
Species: Lindapecten muscosus (W. Wood, 1828)
Location: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida
Method: Baited lobster trap (220–240 ft.)
Date Collected: January 2026
Collector: Randy D. Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR
Size: 9.6 mm
TSC #: #0856PEC-TSC

HMS-ISGS Grade

GQ (Gem Quality)

This specimen qualifies as Gem Quality (GQ) under the HMS-ISGS Hawaiian grading system. Both valves retain exceptional natural color, excellent gloss, complete margins, and outstanding overall presentation with no significant imperfections visible.

Condition

This naturally matched pair exhibits brilliant golden-yellow coloration with sharp radial ribs and excellent symmetry. Both valves are complete and well preserved, displaying only the slightest natural growth irregularities expected in a wild-collected specimen. Overall, this is an exceptional miniature scallop with outstanding eye appeal.

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Shipping

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