{"product_id":"lindapecten-muscosus-red-orange-matched-pair-dry-tortugas-15-3mm","title":"Lindapecten muscosus Red Orange Matched Pair Dry Tortugas 15.3mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful deep-water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matched Pair personally collected in the Dry Tortugas during lobster trapping operations. This specimen displays a rich red-orange coloration with strong natural contrast and excellent symmetry between both valves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior shows intense fiery tones with delicate ribbing and preserved marginal detail, while the interior retains a soft glossy peach coloration. The deeper coloration on this specimen is especially attractive and uncommon for the species, making it a standout miniature scallop for collectors of rare Pectinidae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth valves are present and match well. Fine trap wear and minor imperfections are present, which is typical and expected for delicate deep-water lobster trap collected material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected by Randy Rivera from 160–180 ft depths during baited lobster trapping operations in December 2025 aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR.\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: 160–180 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: 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\u003eVessel: F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: H-15.3 mm \/ W-13.8 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":48233811869940,"sku":"342","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/091524F9-60E0-4D93-A8D3-9D12F6F1033B.jpg?v=1778875148","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/lindapecten-muscosus-red-orange-matched-pair-dry-tortugas-15-3mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}