A beautiful large specimen of Scaphella elizabethae Petuch & Sargent, 2011, personally collected from Pulley Ridge in the Dry Tortugas, Florida. This specimen displays the attractive cream coloration with bold dark brown spotting characteristic of the species, along with a beautiful pale yellow aperture.

Specimen Data

Family: Volutidae
Species: Scaphella elizabethae
Author: Petuch & Sargent, 2011
Location: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida
Method: Baited lobster trap
Depth: 200–220 ft
Date: March 2026
Collector: Randy Rivera
Measures: 114.0 mm
TSC #: 0740VOL-TSC

Condition

Very attractive specimen with excellent color and pattern. Perfect columellar plaits. As shown in the detailed photographs, there is some roughness/chipping along portions of the outer lip. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

Personally collected aboard the F/V AVA PILAR from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas region, Florida. Specimen includes full collection data and TSC identification.