A very attractive matched pair of Lindapecten muscosus collected in deep water off the Dry Tortugas. Deep-water trap material from this region often produces well-sculptured specimens with strong coloration and intact detail.

These specimens were personally collected by me while commercial lobster fishing in the Dry Tortugas.

SPECIMEN DATA

Family: Pectinidae

Species: Lindapecten muscosus

Authority: (W. Wood, 1828)

Size: Height 25.2 mm | Width 23.1 mm

Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida

Depth: 200–240 ft

Method: Baited lobster trap

Date Collected: October 2025

Collector: Randy Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR

Collection Code: TSC #0217PEC-TSC

This specimen is offered as a Matched Pair, with both valves present from the same shell.

CONDITION

Attractive paired specimen with strong ribbing and natural coloration typical of the species. Minor trap or natural wear may be present, which is common with deep-water trap-collected scallops. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description.

SAFE SHIPPING

Carefully packed to protect delicate shell structure. Tracking always provided.

TORTUGAS SHELL COLLECTION NOTE

All specimens offered are personally collected during commercial fishing operations in the Dry Tortugas region. Accurate locality, depth data, and collector provenance are the foundation of the Tortugas Shell Collection.