Beautiful Naria acicularis measuring 22.2 mm, personally collected by me from the Dry Tortugas in a baited lobster trap at 200–220 ft. Attractive cream and golden-brown coloration with excellent natural gloss and a clean, well-defined aperture.

Specimen Data

Family: Cypraeidae
Species: Naria acicularis
Author: (Gmelin, 1791)
Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida
Method: Baited lobster trap
Depth: 200–220 ft
Date: August 2026
Collector: Randy D. Rivera — F/V AVA PILAR
Measures: 22.2 mm
TSC #: 0954CYP-TSC

Condition

Very attractive specimen with strong natural gloss, nice coloration, and well-defined aperture teeth. Minor natural imperfections may be present, normal for trap-collected specimens.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

A quality documented specimen from the Tortugas Shell Collection.