{"product_id":"triplofusus-giganteus-giant-horse-conch-key-west-fl-419-1-mm-0646fas-tsc","title":"Triplofusus giganteus – Giant Horse Conch – Key West, FL – 419.1 mm – 0646FAS-TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn absolutely massive and impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriplofusus giganteus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Kiener, 1840) from the waters of Key West, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt an incredible 419.1 mm, this giant specimen commands attention immediately and represents one of the most iconic large gastropods found in Florida waters. The shell displays a beautifully elongated siphonal canal, towering sculptured spire, and heavy mature body whorl with strong growth texture throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoration consists of rich cream, tan, and orange banding with a deep glossy peach-orange aperture interior that contrasts beautifully against the exterior. The upper spire retains especially attractive orange coloration and layered spiral sculpture, giving the shell outstanding display presence from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a true centerpiece specimen — large, heavy, and visually dramatic, making it an outstanding addition to any advanced Florida shell collection or coastal display. The original operculum is included with the shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact specimen shown is the one the buyer will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriplofusus giganteus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Kiener, 1840)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Key West, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Diver collected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected: October 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Label: Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 419.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC Catalog #: 0646FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge mature specimen with excellent overall form and strong natural coloration. This shell shows natural wear, growth lines, and old repaired growth fractures typical of giant mature Horse Conchs collected in the wild. The aperture remains especially attractive with strong color and excellent display quality. Minor imperfections and surface wear are present as shown in photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen will be professionally packed with extreme care due to its large size and weight to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Tortugas Shell Collection — exceptional marine specimens from Florida and Gulf waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48231384514804,"sku":"646","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/6789E3D5-9C96-4CA7-B3A6-31AD0FE8D12E.jpg?v=1778860971","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/triplofusus-giganteus-giant-horse-conch-key-west-fl-419-1-mm-0646fas-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}