{"product_id":"strombus-pugilis-linnaeus-1758-73-1-mm-2-88-nice-color","title":"Strombus pugilis Linnaeus, 1758 – 73.1 mm (2.88”) Nice Color","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest Indian Fighting Conch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was personally collected by me while commercial lobster fishing at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Recovered from a baited lobster trap set in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e220–240 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is an exceptionally attractive deep-water specimen with rich golden-orange coloration, crisp patterning, and a vivid orange aperture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep-water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrombus pugilis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Pulley Ridge are highly desirable due to their vibrant colors and outstanding condition. This specimen displays a glossy finish, strong pattern contrast, and excellent eye appeal, making it a fine addition to any Caribbean or Florida gastropod collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strombidae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrombus pugilis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Linnaeus, 1758\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap, 220–240 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 73.1 mm (2.88”)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0835STR-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional collector specimen featuring vibrant golden-orange coloration, a rich orange aperture, glossy surfaces, and sharp detail throughout. There is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor chip at the tip of the siphonal canal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight growth marks on the body whorl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both visible in the photographs and reflected in the price. These minor imperfections do little to detract from the shell’s outstanding overall presentation and display quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description and accurately represent the specimen you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and includes its original Tortugas Shell Collection data label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting Tortugas Shell Collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48783641182452,"sku":"835","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6461.png?v=1782493129","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/strombus-pugilis-linnaeus-1758-73-1-mm-2-88-nice-color","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}