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Strombus pugilis 75.8mm – Dry Tortugas Trap Collected – Rivera Collection

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.

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