Personally collected Luria cineria from deep Gulf waters off the Dry Tortugas.

Trap collected at 160–200 ft aboard F/V AVA PILAR.

Documented Tortugas Shell Collection provenance.

Full Description

Family: Cypraeidae

Species: Luria cineria (Gmelin, 1791)

Size: 25.5 mm

Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida

Depth: 160–200 ft

Method: Baited lobster trap

Date Collected: November 2025

Collector: Randy Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR

Collection Code: TSC #0430CYP-TSC

This specimen of Luria cineria was personally collected by me during commercial lobster fishing operations in deep water off the Dry Tortugas.

While Luria cineria is widely distributed, properly documented Gulf of Mexico trap-collected examples with exact depth, vessel, and collection data are far less commonly available than general shell trade material.

This specimen displays:

• Smooth, even dorsal coloration

• Natural gloss

• Well-formed margins and teeth

• Balanced proportions

• Authentic deep-water Tortugas provenance

Documented field-collected material with full data retains long-term collector interest beyond decorative specimens.

Condition

Excellent collector condition.

Photos form part of the description.

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Collector Note – Tortugas Shell Collection

All specimens offered are personally collected during commercial fishing operations in the Dry Tortugas region of the Gulf of Mexico.

This ensures:

• Accurate locality data

• True field provenance

• Limited circulation material

• Authentic collector specimens

Field-collected Gulf material — not secondary-market inventory.