A beautiful matched pair of Lindapecten muscosus personally collected from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas. This specimen displays attractive pinkish-brown and cream coloration with bold arrowhead-like markings radiating across the shell surface. The dense, frilled sculpture and pronounced radial ribs create exceptional texture and visual appeal.

The exterior exhibits strong ornamentation with well-developed scales along the ribs, while the interior displays soft pearly cream tones with delicate pink highlights. Smaller matched pairs with this level of sculpturing and color contrast make excellent additions to specialized Gulf of Mexico and deep-water scallop 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-21.6 mm × W-19.7 mm
TSC #: 0655PEC-TSC

Condition

Excellent matched pair retaining both valves attached with hinge intact. The specimen displays attractive coloration, strong radial sculpture, and well-preserved frilled ornamentation throughout. A very appealing collector specimen with excellent overall presentation.

Minor natural wear and insignificant imperfections consistent with deep-water collection may be present. These do not detract from the specimen’s display value or collectability.

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Collector Notes

Personally collected from baited lobster traps fishing the deep waters surrounding the Dry Tortugas. The distinctive pinkish-brown coloration, cream markings, and heavily sculptured surface make this a particularly attractive representative of the species.

Shipping

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