Beautiful Naria acicularis 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.

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: 24.3 mm

TSC #: 0953CYP-TSC

Condition

Beautiful 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.

Very nice overall display appeal. Minor natural imperfections may be present, normal for deep-water trap-collected specimens.

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