{"product_id":"phyllonotus-whymani-pulley-ridge-form-dry-tortugas-30-4-mm","title":"Phyllonotus whymani – Pulley Ridge Form – Dry Tortugas – 30.4 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional deep-water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyllonotus whymani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collected by me from the legendary Pulley Ridge region of the Dry Tortugas. This species is one of the more distinctive modern muricids from the Florida Keys deep-water lobster grounds, known for its inflated form, recurved varices, and finely sculptured spiral cords that create a frosted appearance under magnification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen displays a beautiful orange-white coloration with darker orange-brown banding crossing the body whorl and siphonal canal. The shell carries the characteristic rounded inflated body shape described in the original taxa, along with a proportionally reduced spire and heavily textured sculpture. The aperture is well formed with strong peristomal dentition, while the canal shows the elegant curved profile typical of the species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected personally during commercial lobstering operations aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR using baited lobster traps set in 240–300 feet of water off the Dry Tortugas. These shells are rarely encountered in this quality and are highly sought after by collectors specializing in modern western Atlantic muricids and Pulley Ridge material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original description by Petuch \u0026amp; Sargent (2011) noted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyllonotus whymani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as differing from the shallow-water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. pomum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by its smaller inflated shell, reduced spiral sculpture, rounded varices, and smaller adherent parietal shield — all traits visible in this specimen.\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\u003eFamily: Muricidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \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: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap, 240–300 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected: February 2026\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: 30.4 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC Catalog #: #0577MUR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine collector specimen with strong sculpture, intact siphonal canal, and attractive coloration. Minor natural imperfections and trap wear are present, consistent with deep-water lobster trap collected material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell will be carefully packed and shipped secure for safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Tortugas Shell Collection — personally collected deep-water material from the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas commercial lobster grounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48213131428084,"sku":"577","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/368C1A10-9ED2-4B37-9019-3A85FA2CE164.jpg?v=1778462923","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/phyllonotus-whymani-pulley-ridge-form-dry-tortugas-30-4-mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}