{"product_id":"naria-acicularis-24-3-mm-dry-tortugas-tsc-0953","title":"Naria acicularis – 24.3 mm – Dry Tortugas – TSC #0953","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaria acicularis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying attractive golden-yellow and cream coloration with intricate dorsal markings and a naturally glossy finish. This specimen features a well-defined pattern, nicely rounded shape, and beautiful creamy-white underside with a subtle lavender-toned aperture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected during commercial lobster operations in the Dry Tortugas, Florida, aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cypraeidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaria acicularis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Gmelin, 1791)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200–220 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0953CYP-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful specimen with attractive natural coloration, excellent gloss, nicely preserved extremities, and well-defined aperture teeth. The dorsal surface displays a pleasing golden-yellow pattern with creamy markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery nice overall display appeal. Minor natural imperfections may be present, normal for deep-water trap-collected specimens.\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined Shipping Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 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","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67889623728372,"sku":"953","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-0873.png?v=1792864650","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/naria-acicularis-24-3-mm-dry-tortugas-tsc-0953","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}