{"product_id":"strombus-pugilis-linnaeus-1758-79-2-mm-3-12","title":"Strombus pugilis Linnaeus, 1758 – 79.2 mm (3.12”)","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 attractive specimen displays an intense golden-orange body, crisp spiral sculpture, and a rich deep orange aperture that make it a standout example of the species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulley Ridge specimens are highly sought after for their exceptional color and quality. The bold golden pattern, glossy finish, and strong contrast between the body whorl and aperture give this shell outstanding display appeal.\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 79.2 mm (3.12”)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #0833STR-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\u003eA beautiful collector specimen with vibrant coloration, glossy surfaces, and excellent overall eye appeal. There is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor damage to the outer lip\/aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e visible in the photographs, along with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall chip at the tip of the siphonal canal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These minor imperfections do not detract from the shell’s impressive display quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are 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":48783886811380,"sku":"833","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6488.png?v=1782501096","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/strombus-pugilis-linnaeus-1758-79-2-mm-3-12","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}