A striking matched pair of Lindapecten muscosus personally collected from the Dry Tortugas. This specimen displays an exceptionally vibrant golden-orange coloration with heavy nodulose sculpture covering both valves. The intense color saturation and crisp texture give this shell outstanding visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any scallop collection.

The exterior is richly ornamented with pronounced radial ribs and well-developed scale-like sculpture, while the interior retains attractive golden tones fading into creamy white around the umbo. Specimens with this level of color and sculpture are especially eye-catching in display collections.

Specimen Data

Family: Pectinidae
Species: Lindapecten muscosus
Author: (W. Wood, 1828)
Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida
Method: Baited lobster trap, 160–180 ft
Date Collected: February 2026
Collector: Randy Rivera
Measures: H-13.0 mm × W-11.8 mm

Condition

Excellent matched pair with both valves present. The specimen exhibits exceptional coloration, strong sculpture, and very good overall symmetry. Minor natural imperfections associated with collection and handling may be present but do not detract from the shell’s display quality.

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Collector Notes

Personally collected from baited lobster traps in the Dry Tortugas. The vivid golden-orange coloration combined with the heavily sculptured surface makes this a particularly attractive representative of the species and an excellent choice for collectors of Gulf of Mexico pectinids.

Shipping

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Tortugas Shell Collection – Personally collected specimens from the Dry Tortugas and Gulf of Mexico.