{"product_id":"macrocypraea-cervus-deer-cowrie-93-7-mm","title":"Macrocypraea cervus – Deer Cowrie – 93.7 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am pleased to offer this attractive specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacrocypraea cervus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1771), commonly known as the Deer Cowrie. Measuring 93.7 mm, this specimen displays rich golden-orange coloration, strong gloss, and crisp white spotting throughout the dorsum. The shell possesses excellent eye appeal with a vibrant, well-defined pattern and clean aperture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected by a diver off Key West, Florida, this specimen represents one of the most recognizable and desirable cowries found in the western Atlantic.\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 Key West, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diver Collected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 93.7 mm (3.69”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0698CYP-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA glossy specimen with attractive coloration and excellent overall presentation. The shell retains strong enamel and crisp dentition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a visible repaired crack along the dorsum, clearly shown in the photographs. Despite this repair, the specimen remains highly displayable and would make an attractive addition to any collection.\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 native to the western Atlantic and Caribbean region. Its glossy finish, distinctive spotting, and impressive size have made it one of the most sought-after Atlantic cowries among collectors.\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 from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Thank you for supporting Tortugas Shell Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48764359540980,"sku":"698","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6156.png?v=1782231972","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/macrocypraea-cervus-deer-cowrie-93-7-mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}