{"product_id":"phyllonotus-whymani-petuch-sargent-2011-tsc-0789","title":"Phyllonotus whymani Petuch \u0026 Sargent, 2011 TSC#0789","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Beautiful Deep-Water Species from the Dry Tortugas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m pleased to offer this beautiful specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyllonotus whymani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a distinctive deep-water muricid first described by Petuch and Sargent in 2011. This uncommon species was named in honor of Jeff Whyman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, the type locality for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. whymani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is north of Loggerhead Key in the Dry Tortugas, where the original specimens were collected from commercial lobster traps. As a commercial lobster fisherman myself, it’s especially rewarding to continue finding this remarkable species using the very same collection method that brought it to science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen was personally collected during my commercial lobster fishing operations aboard the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It exhibits the characteristic rounded, inflated body whorl, low spire, and intricate frosted sculpture described in the original publication. The shell displays attractive orange and cream coloration with distinct darker orange banding, while the aperture retains a warm orange hue. Compared to its shallow-water relative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyllonotus pomum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. whymani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is smaller, more delicately sculptured, and possesses a proportionally smaller aperture, making it a highly desirable species for advanced muricid collectors.\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\u003cspan\u003eThis is an excellent collector-quality specimen with exceptional color, crisp sculpture, and outstanding overall eye appeal. The shell retains the delicate frosted texture characteristic of the species, with beautifully developed varices and strong ornamentation. Minor imperfections consistent with deep-water commercial trap collection may be present but do not detract from the specimen’s beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review 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 \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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Personally collected in baited commercial lobster traps at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e180–200 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e December 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captain Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0789MUR-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packaged and shipped securely with tracking to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. I take great pride in offering personally collected deep-water specimens from the Dry Tortugas and sharing these remarkable discoveries with fellow collectors. Each shell represents a unique piece of Florida Keys natural history and the rich biodiversity of one of North America’s most extraordinary marine environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48719896510708,"sku":"789","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/AB806517-661A-4F80-9A21-5331BB9FC742.png?v=1781799989","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/phyllonotus-whymani-petuch-sargent-2011-tsc-0789","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}