I am pleased to offer this beautiful specimen of Naria turdus (Lamarck, 1810), commonly known as the Thrush Cowrie. This attractive shell displays a creamy white base color adorned with numerous fine golden-brown spots and markings across the dorsum. The shell retains excellent natural gloss, crisp dentition, and outstanding eye appeal.

This specimen was personally collected from Tortuga Terrace, Florida, during commercial lobster fishing operations aboard the F/V AVA PILAR.

Specimen Data

Family: Cypraeidae
Species: Naria turdus (Lamarck, 1810)
Common Name: Thrush Cowrie
Location: Tortuga Terrace, Florida
Method: Lobster Trap (180 ft.)
Date: December 2025
Collector: Randy Rivera
Measures: 26.3 mm
TSC #: 0332CYP-TSC

Condition

Excellent overall condition with strong natural gloss, attractive spotting, and well-preserved teeth and margins. A clean collector-quality specimen with outstanding eye appeal.

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Grade: F+++

Collector Notes

The Thrush Cowrie (Naria turdus) is an Indo-Pacific species that has become established in portions of South Florida and the Florida Keys. While considered an introduced species in the region, it remains a fascinating addition to Gulf and Florida shell collections due to its attractive spotted pattern, glossy porcelain finish, and unique biogeographic history.

This specimen was personally collected from a commercial lobster trap set at approximately 180 feet on Tortuga Terrace, Florida. Deep-water specimens from this area are not commonly encountered and represent an interesting record of the species’ continued presence in the region.

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