{"product_id":"lindapecten-muscosus-w-wood-1828-matched-pair-26-1-mm-x-24-1-mm-tsc-0653pec-tsc","title":"Lindapecten muscosus (W. Wood, 1828) – Matched Pair – 26.1 mm x 24.1 mm – TSC #0653PEC-TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally colorful matched pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e personally collected from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas. This specimen displays outstanding reddish-brown and golden-orange coloration highlighted by bold cream-colored zigzag bands and intricate sculpturing across both valves. The dramatic contrast between the dark and light patterning creates a striking appearance rarely seen in matched pairs of this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior exhibits strong radial ribbing with excellent texture and crisp detail, while the interior displays attractive translucent cream tones with subtle amber shading. Specimens exhibiting this combination of vivid coloration, intricate patterning, and intact hinge structure are highly desirable among collectors of Gulf of Mexico scallops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pectinidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (W. Wood, 1828)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap, 160–180 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e H-26.1 mm × W-24.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0653PEC-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent matched pair retaining both valves attached with hinge intact. The specimen features exceptional color saturation, attractive cream zigzag markings, strong radial sculpture, and excellent overall symmetry. The valves close properly and display beautifully from both exterior and interior views.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor natural wear and insignificant imperfections consistent with deep-water collection may be present. These do not detract from the specimen’s outstanding display value or collectability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected from baited lobster traps fishing the deep waters surrounding the Dry Tortugas. The rich reddish-brown coloration and distinctive cream banding make this one of the more visually striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e matched pairs from my collection. A beautiful representative specimen from one of Florida’s most productive deep-water shelling regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection – Personally collected specimens from the Dry Tortugas and Gulf of Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48754615124212,"sku":"653","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/EECCC692-AE0D-4466-93D3-214B55732824.png?v=1781994577","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/lindapecten-muscosus-w-wood-1828-matched-pair-26-1-mm-x-24-1-mm-tsc-0653pec-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}