{"product_id":"lindapecten-muscosus-spiny-scallop-matched-pair-pulley-ridge-25-4mm","title":"Lindapecten muscosus – Spiny Scallop Matched Pair – Pulley Ridge – 25.4mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and rarely offered matched pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e personally collected during deep-water lobstering operations off Pulley Ridge in the Dry Tortugas. This specimen displays exceptional frilled sculpture with strong radial ribs, delicate spination, and outstanding natural symmetry between both valves. The rich peach-orange coloration and heavily ornamented margins make this species especially desirable among deep-water Pectinidae collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis matched pair retains both valves and shows remarkable detail for such a fragile species. The intricate flared ribs and finely spined edges are especially impressive under magnification. Deep-water scallops from Pulley Ridge are seldom encountered in this quality, particularly with both valves intact.\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 in 240–300 feet using baited lobster traps in February 2026.\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: 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-25.4 mm \/ W-23.9 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 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":48233115058420,"sku":"609","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/05F45F5E-24FE-49C6-8A78-72533BA53E03.jpg?v=1778872178","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/lindapecten-muscosus-spiny-scallop-matched-pair-pulley-ridge-25-4mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}