{"product_id":"scaphella-junonia-pulley-ridge-fl-122-0-mm-0643vol-tsc","title":"Scaphella junonia – Pulley Ridge, FL – 122.0 mm – #0643VOL-TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeautiful, collector-grade specimen of Scaphella junonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, personally collected by me from Pulley Ridge in the Dry Tortugas—one of the most respected localities for this iconic species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shell features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclassic Junonia pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—rich chocolate-brown square markings sharply contrasted against a clean ivory background. The pattern is bold, evenly distributed, and highly attractive, giving the specimen strong visual presence from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esleek and well-proportioned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a smooth, glossy surface and a nicely developed spire. The aperture is clean with a soft cream interior, complementing the exterior pattern perfectly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e122.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, display-quality Junonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal for both seasoned collectors and anyone looking to own a true Florida classic—collected the right way, with full data.\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: Volutidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: Scaphella junonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Lamarck, 1804\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, FL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap, 240–260 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: March 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: 122.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC Registration: #0643VOL-TSC\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\u003eExcellent condition with strong natural gloss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor handling wear consistent with deepwater collection—no major flaws, displays beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTORTUGAS SHELL COLLECTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll shells are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersonally collected by me in the Dry Tortugas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, never imported. Each specimen is documented, authentic, and part of a working offshore collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113346871540,"sku":"643","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/72F151B1-7EEA-4F36-A805-BBACC5345EFF.jpg?v=1777669198","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/scaphella-junonia-pulley-ridge-fl-122-0-mm-0643vol-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}