Beautiful large Macrocypraea cervus, commonly known as the Deer Cowry, displaying rich golden-brown and caramel coloration with attractive cream-colored markings across its highly polished dorsal surface. Measuring an impressive 109.20 mm (4.30 inches), this specimen has excellent size and strong collector appeal.
The shell features a broad, well-developed body, beautiful natural gloss, and a distinctive elongated aperture lined with prominent teeth. The warm brown margins contrast beautifully with the soft lavender-gray aperture interior, giving this specimen an attractive overall appearance.
Personally collected during legal commercial lobster fishing operations aboard the F/V AVA PILAR in the deep waters surrounding the Dry Tortugas, Florida.
Specimen Data
Family: Cypraeidae
Species: Macrocypraea cervus
Author: (Linnaeus, 1771)
Common Name: Deer Cowry
Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA
Method: Baited lobster trap
Depth: 180–200 feet
Date: September 2026
Collector: Randy D. Rivera
Vessel: F/V AVA PILAR
Measures: 109.20 mm (4.30 inches)
Collection Number: #1124CYP-TSC
Condition
Fine Quality. Beautiful overall condition with excellent natural gloss, rich golden-brown coloration, well-defined markings, and nicely developed aperture teeth. Some visible natural growth lines and minor surface imperfections are present, typical of wild-collected specimens.
A large, attractive Deer Cowry with excellent display appeal.
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