Beautiful Naria acicularis (Gmelin, 1791), personally collected from the Dry Tortugas, Florida. This specimen has a beautiful warm golden-orange dorsum, subtle darker spotting along the margins, and a clean white base and 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
Measurement: 27 mm
TSC #: 0952CYP-TSC

Condition

Very attractive specimen with excellent natural gloss and strong coloration. The aperture and teeth present beautifully. Some minor imperfections may be present, normal for deep-water trap-collected specimens. Please examine photos carefully for exact condition.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

Personally collected in the Dry Tortugas aboard the F/V AVA PILAR and offered with complete collection data.