A beautiful Monoplex parthenopeum (Salis Marschlins, 1793), personally collected from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas, Florida.

This is a striking specimen with rich golden-orange coloration, strong spiral sculpture, contrasting white and dark brown markings along the varices, and a beautifully patterned aperture. The original operculum is included.

Specimen Data

Family: Cymatiidae
Species: Monoplex parthenopeum
Author: (Salis Marschlins, 1793)
Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida
Method: Baited lobster trap
Depth: 180–200 ft
Date: August 2026
Collector: Randy D. Rivera — F/V AVA PILAR
Measures: 63.0 mm
TSC #: CYM-1031TSC

Condition

Very nice overall condition with original operculum included. Strong golden-orange coloration, attractive sculpture, and nice protoconch. Some minor imperfections may be present, normal for deep-water trap-collected specimens. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

I personally collected this specimen aboard my F/V AVA PILAR from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas. Full collection data will be included with the specimen.