A beautiful Scaphella mercedesae Petuch & Berschauer, 2026, personally collected from Pulley Ridge in the Dry Tortugas region. This recently described species was named in honor of my mother, Mercedes Hernandez.

This specimen displays a beautiful cream-colored background covered with bold dark brown spotting, a tall spire, and a smooth glossy finish. A very attractive example of this newly described species.

Specimen Data

Family: Volutidae
Species: Scaphella mercedesae
Author: Petuch & Berschauer, 2026
Location: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida
Method: Baited lobster trap
Depth: 200–220 ft
Date: March 2026
Collector: Randy Rivera
Measurement: 103.1 mm
TSC #: 0727VOL-TSC

Condition

Beautiful overall specimen. There is some damage/roughness along the outer lip, clearly shown in the close-up photographs.  Please examine all photos carefully for exact condition.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

Personally collected deep-water specimen from the Dry Tortugas region and documented by Tortugas Shell Collection.