{"product_id":"spondylus-americanus-thorny-oyster-63-mm-pulley-ridge-florida","title":"Spondylus americanus – Thorny Oyster – 63 mm – Pulley Ridge, Florida","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Spondylus americanus displaying exceptional bright yellow, golden-orange, and creamy white coloration, with an impressive arrangement of long, delicate spines extending from the shell's surface. This striking specimen features intricate radial sculpture, numerous fine spines, and several exceptionally long projections that give it outstanding visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell's brilliant golden-orange center transitions into soft yellow and ivory tones toward the outer edges. The interior displays attractive pale cream coloration with warm yellow highlights. A beautiful deep-water specimen from Pulley Ridge, an excellent addition to any Spondylidae collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected during legal commercial lobster fishing operations aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR in the deep waters of Pulley Ridge near the Dry Tortugas, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Spondylidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: Spondylus americanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Hermann, 1781\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Thorny Oyster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 240–260 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy D. Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessel: F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures: 63 mm (2.48 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Number: #SPO-1007TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Quality. Beautiful natural coloration, impressive spine development, and excellent overall display appeal. Several delicate spines show natural wear or breakage, which is common among these extremely fragile deep-water specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all pictures carefully, as they are part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. Extra care will be taken to protect the delicate spines using quality packing materials. All shipments include tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined Shipping Available — Purchase multiple eligible specimens and save on shipping. For mixed-size or larger specimens, please request combined shipping before payment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer carefully selected collector-quality specimens from Florida waters and worldwide locations. Each specimen includes its original collection data.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67970650145012,"sku":"1007","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/Untitled_design_dd4e6e9c-caad-4880-a721-a8f6e0e2ad83.png?v=1793151622","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/spondylus-americanus-thorny-oyster-63-mm-pulley-ridge-florida","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}