A beautiful matched pair of Lindapecten muscosus displaying rich orange-brown coloration with cream highlights and delicate, highly textured radial ribs. Both valves retain their natural sculpture and attractive color patterns, making this a desirable specimen for collectors of deep-water scallops.

Personally collected during commercial lobster fishing operations in the Dry Tortugas, Florida, from a baited lobster trap at depths of 200–220 feet.

SPECIMEN DATA

Family: Pectinidae

Species: Lindapecten muscosus

Author: (W. Wood, 1828)

Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA

Collection Method: Baited lobster trap, 200–220 ft

Collection Date: August 2026

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

Measurements: 24.4 mm H × 23.2 mm W

Collection Number: #0935PEC-TSC

Presentation: Matched Pair (Both Valves)

CONDITION

Fine Quality. Attractive natural coloration and well-preserved radial sculpture. Some minor imperfections and irregularities are present along the delicate shell margins, typical of deep-water trap-collected scallops.

Please review all photos carefully as part of the description for exact condition.

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