A beautiful large specimen of Scaphella mercedesae Petuch & Berschauer, 2026, personally collected from Pulley Ridge in the Dry Tortugas, Florida. This recently described species features a creamy ivory background covered with bold dark brown spotting and a beautiful yellow-toned aperture.

Scaphella mercedesae was named in honor of Mercedes Hernandez, my mother, making this species especially meaningful to me.

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
Measures: 116.5 mm
TSC #: 0735VOL-TSC

Condition

Beautiful specimen with strong coloration and bold spotting. Perfect columellar plaits. There is a noticeable natural growth/repair area on the body whorl, clearly shown in the photographs. Overall, a very attractive large specimen.

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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. Full collection data included with the specimen.