{"product_id":"phyllonotus-whymani-14-6-mm-pulley-ridge-dry-tortugas-fl-tsc-0849","title":"Phyllonotus whymani 14.6 mm – Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, FL – TSC #0849","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful juvenile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyllonotus whymani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displays vibrant golden-orange coloration with excellent contrast and well-developed early sculpture. Personally collected from the deep waters of Pulley Ridge, this specimen is an attractive example of this sought-after Florida endemic described by Petuch \u0026amp; Sargent in 2011. Despite its small size, it exhibits excellent form and strong eye appeal, making it a great addition for collectors specializing in micro or juvenile Muricidae.\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 Muricidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyllonotus whymani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petuch \u0026amp; Sargent, 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap (220–240 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 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 14.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0849MUR-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality – Juvenile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very attractive juvenile specimen with rich golden-orange coloration, a glossy surface, and a well-preserved protoconch. The shell retains crisp sculpture and an excellent overall profile for its size. There is a small natural imperfection at the end of the siphonal canal consistent with deep-water trap collection, but it does not detract from the specimen’s overall display quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and accurately represent the specimen being offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour shell will be professionally packed using premium packing materials and shipped with tracking and insurance to ensure it arrives safely and in the condition shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for visiting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where I take pride in offering accurately identified, professionally photographed, collector-quality specimens from Florida and around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48830384865524,"sku":"849","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-7194.png?v=1783461198","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/phyllonotus-whymani-14-6-mm-pulley-ridge-dry-tortugas-fl-tsc-0849","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}