{"product_id":"lindapecten-muscosus-matched-pair-pulley-ridge-20-8mm","title":"Lindapecten muscosus – Matched Pair – Pulley Ridge – 20.8mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding matched pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e personally collected from Pulley Ridge in the Dry Tortugas during deep-water lobster trapping operations. This larger specimen displays exceptional shagreen sculpture with long delicate spines and dramatic cream-to-brown flame patterning across both valves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell features superb symmetry, extended marginal spines, and a bold patterned appearance rarely seen this clean in larger examples. A very attractive deep-water scallop from the famous Pulley Ridge fauna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected by Randy Rivera aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR from 240–300 ft depths in February 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Pectinidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Matched Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 240–300 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected: February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: H-20.8 mm \/ W-18.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent large matched pair with outstanding sculpture and color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall condition with strong structure, glossy surface, and beautiful natural coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome minor imperfections may be present, which are normal for authentic deep-water trap collected specimens. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell will be carefully packed and shipped securely to preserve condition and delicate spines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Tortugas Shell Collection (TSC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48238129709300,"sku":"608","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/BF9C2510-7158-4219-9695-099E247BC926.png?v=1778897031","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/lindapecten-muscosus-matched-pair-pulley-ridge-20-8mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}