{"product_id":"triplofusus-giganteus-horse-conch-16-22-412-mm-operculum-included","title":"Triplofusus giganteus – Horse Conch – 16.22” (412 mm) – Operculum Included","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Beautiful Key West Horse Conch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is a handsome \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriplofusus giganteus (Kiener, 1840)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measuring an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e412 mm (16.22 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This mature Florida Horse Conch exhibits a classic elongated profile with a well-developed spire, broad body whorl, long siphonal canal, and a gorgeous soft cream exterior accented by delicate peach-orange banding. The aperture displays an attractive rich apricot coloration, creating exceptional contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected by divers off Key West, this specimen includes its original operculum and makes an outstanding display piece for both beginning and advanced collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen presents beautifully with excellent natural color and an attractive glossy aperture. The shell retains its original operculum and exhibits the robust proportions expected of mature Horse Conchs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many large, naturally collected Horse Conchs, the shell displays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor growth marks and light natural wear associated with age and life in the wild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These characteristics are typical of large mature specimens and add to their authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease carefully review all photographs, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the shell being offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriplofusus giganteus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Kiener, 1840)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Key West, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diver collected, 20–30 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e412 mm (16.22 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperculum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#0786FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be securely packaged and shipped with tracking to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Large Horse Conchs from the Florida Keys remain among the most iconic marine gastropods in North America, and this impressive Key West specimen would make an exceptional addition to any serious shell collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48722672025844,"sku":"786","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/A16B9CF5-FEE7-43C8-980E-E02446E22474.png?v=1781808746","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/triplofusus-giganteus-horse-conch-16-22-412-mm-operculum-included","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}