{"product_id":"scaphella-elizabethae-petuch-sargent-2011-108-5-mm","title":"Scaphella elizabethae Petuch \u0026 Sargent, 2011 – 108.5 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScaphella elizabethae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was personally collected by me in March 2026 while commercial lobster fishing on Pulley Ridge, west of the Dry Tortugas. It was recovered in a baited lobster trap set in 200–220 feet aboard my vessel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally described by Dr. Edward Petuch and Dr. Richard Sargent in 2011, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS. elizabethae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is characterized by its thin yet inflated, elongate-fusiform shell with a smooth, glossy surface, a well-developed slightly angled shoulder, an elevated suprapyramidal spire, and a proportionally wide aperture. The shell displays a creamy white to pale pinkish-cream background overlaid with widely spaced rows of rich brown oval-to-rounded spots, including a distinctive row of larger rectangular checkers along the shoulder. The columella bears four strong plaits, while the aperture and columella exhibit a soft pale yellow-orange coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen displays outstanding color saturation and contrast, with crisp spotting and a glossy finish that makes it a very attractive collector example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Volutidae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap, 200–220 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e March 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 108.5 mm (4.27”)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0741VOL-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very attractive specimen with exceptional color, gloss, and well-defined spotting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outer lip has a chip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is reflected in the price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe four columellar plaits are complete and in perfect condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving one of the key diagnostic features of the species. Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and includes its original Tortugas Shell Collection data label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting Tortugas Shell Collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48778186719476,"sku":"741","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6363.png?v=1782400495","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/scaphella-elizabethae-petuch-sargent-2011-108-5-mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}