{"product_id":"triplofusus-giganteus-horse-conch-16-50-419-mm-operculum-included","title":"Triplofusus giganteus – Horse Conch – 16.50” (419 mm) – Operculum Included","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Beautiful Large Florida Horse Conch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented here is a handsome \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriplofusus giganteus (Kiener, 1840)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measuring an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e419 mm (16.50 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This mature Horse Conch exhibits a pleasing, heavy-bodied form with a broad inflated body whorl, moderately high spire, and extended siphonal canal. The shell displays soft ivory to cream coloration with subtle golden highlights, complemented by a rich peach-orange aperture and its original operculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts balanced proportions and attractive coloration make this an outstanding display specimen 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 is in excellent overall collector condition and retains outstanding natural character. The shell features a glossy peach aperture and includes the original operculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are several natural growth features and minor surface imperfections associated with a mature wild-collected Horse Conch, including light growth marks and scattered areas of superficial wear. A small encrusting organism remains attached to one side of the shell, adding to its natural history appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the specimen 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\u003e419 mm (16.50 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#0781FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking to ensure safe delivery.\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, mature Florida Horse Conchs continue to be among the most iconic marine gastropods of the Gulf and Florida Keys, and this beautiful 16.5-inch specimen would make an exceptional addition to any serious shell collection or natural history display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48723891486964,"sku":"781","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/CEA2AA71-957A-4F79-B32B-48F087872512.png?v=1781812877","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/triplofusus-giganteus-horse-conch-16-50-419-mm-operculum-included","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}