Beautiful Strombus pugilis personally collected by me in the Dry Tortugas while commercial lobster fishing. Specimens taken by trap from deeper water often show richer coloration and heavier shell structure compared to shallow water examples.
SPECIMEN DATA
Family: Strombidae
Species: Strombus pugilis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Size: 75.8 mm
Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida
Depth: ~180 ft
Method: Lobster trap
Date Collected: October 2025
Collector: Randy Rivera
Collection Code: TSC #0234STR-TSC
Authentic Tortugas specimen with complete field collection data and direct collector provenance.
CONDITION
Excellent collector specimen with strong color and glossy surface. As typical with trap-collected shells, minor trap or handling marks may be present. Please review photos carefully as they form part of the description.
SAFE SHIPPING
Professionally packed using protective suspension-style wrapping and secure boxing to ensure the shell arrives safely. Tracking always provided.
TORTUGAS SHELL COLLECTION NOTE
All specimens offered are personally collected during commercial fishing operations in the Dry Tortugas region. Accurate depth data and true provenance are the foundation of the Tortugas Shell Collection.