Beautiful Naria acicularis displaying vibrant golden-orange coloration with intricate cream markings across the dorsal surface. This attractive specimen features a naturally glossy finish, nicely rounded shape, and a clean creamy-white underside with well-defined aperture teeth and a subtle pinkish interior.

Personally collected during commercial lobster operations in the Dry Tortugas, Florida, aboard the F/V AVA PILAR.

Specimen Data

Family: Cypraeidae

Species: Naria acicularis

Author: (Gmelin, 1791)

Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA

Method: Baited lobster trap

Depth: 200–220 feet

Date: August 2026

Collector: Randy D. Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR

Measures: 21.3 mm

TSC #: 0955CYP-TSC

Condition

Beautiful specimen with rich golden-orange coloration, excellent natural gloss, and attractive dorsal patterning. The aperture displays nicely defined teeth, with clean margins and good overall preservation.

Very nice collector-quality specimen with excellent display appeal. Minor natural imperfections may be present, normal for deep-water trap-collected specimens.

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