{"product_id":"scaphella-elizabethae-petuch-sargent-2011-104-2-mm","title":"Scaphella elizabethae Petuch \u0026 Sargent, 2011 – 104.2 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am pleased to offer this exceptional specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScaphella elizabethae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petuch \u0026amp; Sargent, 2011, a distinctive Dry Tortugas volutid known for its inflated fusiform profile, elevated spire, and elegant pattern of widely spaced dark brown spots. Personally collected during legal commercial lobster operations aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR, this specimen displays the classic characters that define the taxon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally described from the Dry Tortugas, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS. elizabethae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e differs from typical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScaphella junonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by its broader, more developed shoulder, smoother early whorls, and attractive pattern of fewer, smaller, widely spaced spots. This specimen exhibits those traits exceptionally well, with a glossy cream-colored shell, rich contrasting markings, and a beautifully developed shoulder row of rectangular checkers. The protoconch retains excellent coloration, and the four strong columellar plaits are in outstanding condition. A minor growth mark is present, along with a slightly rough outer lip, both natural and noted for accuracy. Overall, this is a beautiful collector-quality specimen with tremendous eye appeal.\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 Volutidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScaphella elizabethae\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 Northwest Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap, 180–200 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e November 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 104.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0472VOL-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful, glossy specimen displaying the classic characteristics of the species. The shell has excellent color and pattern, with well-developed shoulder checkers and an attractive inflated profile. The four columellar plaits are crisp and in outstanding condition. A minor growth mark and a slightly rough outer lip are present and have been reflected in the pricing. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed and shipped securely with tracking to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting Tortugas Shell Collection and helping preserve the remarkable molluscan diversity of the Dry Tortugas and Gulf waters. Each specimen represents a unique piece of Florida’s natural history, personally collected during commercial fishing operations and selected for quality and scientific significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48695704158452,"sku":"472","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/EE2856F1-2831-463B-AAC9-39B5868E1892.png?v=1781720832","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/scaphella-elizabethae-petuch-sargent-2011-104-2-mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}