{"product_id":"lindapecten-muscosus-orange-form-matched-pair-dry-tortugas-13-4mm","title":"Lindapecten muscosus – Orange Form Matched Pair – Dry Tortugas – 13.4mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding deep-water matched pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e personally collected in the Dry Tortugas during lobstering operations. This specimen displays a rich glowing orange coloration rarely seen this intense in such a small species. The strong radial ribbing, symmetrical form, and vivid coloration make this an exceptional miniature scallop for collectors specializing in deep-water Pectinidae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth valves are present and retain excellent natural gloss and detail. The intense pumpkin-orange tone stands out beautifully against the sharply defined ribs and delicate margins. Small matched pairs with this level of color and preservation are very difficult to obtain from lobster trap material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected by Randy Rivera in approximately 180 feet during lobster trapping operations in December 2025.\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 delicate deep-water trap collected specimens.\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\u003eLocation: Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 180 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected: December 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: H-13.4 mm \/ W-12.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Matched Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell will be carefully packed and shipped securely to preserve the delicate margins and coloration.\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":48233684205812,"sku":"344","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/3981E1E9-DCC5-48BD-870D-D0B797BEA295.jpg?v=1778874662","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/lindapecten-muscosus-orange-form-matched-pair-dry-tortugas-13-4mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}