{"product_id":"naria-turdus-thrush-cowrie-dry-tortugas-25-7mm","title":"Naria turdus – Thrush Cowrie – Dry Tortugas – 25.7mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaria turdus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e personally collected from deep-water lobster traps in the Dry Tortugas, Florida. This specimen features rich golden-tan coloration with dense dark spotting, a glossy surface, and a nicely developed body form. The base is clean with strong teeth and excellent overall presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive and well-preserved deep-water Thrush Cowrie collected from 160–180 feet aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR. Authentic trap-collected specimens from the Dry Tortugas remain highly desirable among serious cowrie and regional shell collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaria turdus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Cypraeidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap, 160–180 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected: December 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 25.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall condition with strong structure, glossy surface, and beautiful natural coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome minor imperfections may be present, which are normal for authentic deep-water trap collected specimens. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell will be carefully packed and shipped securely to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the personal research and collecting efforts of Tortugas Shell Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48253562355956,"sku":"334","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/E3C2CF4C-3D5F-4304-AFF7-7F2E3EC65C06.jpg?v=1778951862","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/naria-turdus-thrush-cowrie-dry-tortugas-25-7mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}