{"product_id":"macrocypraea-cervus-deer-cowrie-116-0-mm","title":"Macrocypraea cervus – Deer Cowrie – 116.0 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am pleased to offer this beautiful specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacrocypraea cervus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1771), commonly known as the Deer Cowrie. Measuring 116.0 mm, this specimen displays excellent natural gloss, rich golden-brown coloration, a distinct dorsal band, and dense white spotting across the dorsum. The attractive pattern and strong coloration make this a very desirable collector specimen from the Dry Tortugas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen was personally collected during commercial lobster fishing operations aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR in deep water west of the Dry Tortugas.\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 Cypraeidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacrocypraea cervus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1771)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deer Cowrie\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 (180–200 ft.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e December 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 116.0 mm (4.57”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0370CYP-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive deep-water specimen with excellent gloss, strong color, and crisp dentition. The shell presents beautifully and displays the classic patterning sought after in large Deer Cowries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a noticeable repaired crack visible on the dorsum and minor damage at one extremity, both clearly shown in the photographs. Despite these imperfections, the specimen remains highly displayable and retains excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are 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\u003eThe Deer Cowrie is the largest cowrie species occurring in the western Atlantic and Caribbean. Large specimens collected from deep-water lobster gear are considerably less common than beach-collected examples and are highly sought after for their provenance and quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen was personally collected from baited lobster traps deployed in 180–200 feet of water in the Dry Tortugas, Florida.\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare and unusual shells personally collected from the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. Thank you for supporting Tortugas Shell Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48764338209012,"sku":"370","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6154.png?v=1782231146","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/macrocypraea-cervus-deer-cowrie-116-0-mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}