{"product_id":"macrocypraea-cervus-deer-cowry-109-20-mm-dry-tortugas-florida","title":"Macrocypraea cervus – Deer Cowry – 109.20 mm – Dry Tortugas, Florida","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected during legal commercial lobster fishing operations aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR in the deep waters surrounding the Dry Tortugas, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Cypraeidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: Macrocypraea cervus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: (Linnaeus, 1771)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Deer Cowry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 180–200 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: September 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy D. Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessel: F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures: 109.20 mm (4.30 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Number: #1124CYP-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large, attractive Deer Cowry with excellent display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all pictures carefully, as they are part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. All shells are individually protected using quality packing materials and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined Shipping Available — Purchase multiple eligible specimens and save on shipping. For mixed-size or larger specimens, please request combined shipping before payment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer carefully selected collector-quality specimens from Florida waters and worldwide locations. Each specimen includes its original collection data.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67970386559220,"sku":"1124","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/Untitled_design_fe223552-d6ae-4460-9119-cc9db9e0f59c.png?v=1793147965","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/macrocypraea-cervus-deer-cowry-109-20-mm-dry-tortugas-florida","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}