{"product_id":"triplofusus-giganteus-horse-conch-17-24-438-mm-operculum-included","title":"Triplofusus giganteus – Horse Conch – 17.24” (438 mm) – Operculum Included","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Massive Florida Horse Conch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriplofusus giganteus (Kiener, 1840)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measuring an outstanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e438 mm (17.24 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This large mature Horse Conch displays the classic elongated form of the species with a high spire, broad body whorl, extended siphonal canal, and a beautiful soft ivory exterior highlighted by subtle golden bands. The aperture exhibits an attractive peach to apricot coloration, and the original operculum accompanies the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt over 17 inches, this is an exceptional display shell and a striking example of Florida’s state shell.\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 mature specimen presents beautifully with excellent overall form and natural coloration. The shell retains its original operculum and displays the character expected of a wild-collected giant Horse Conch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs is typical for Horse Conchs of this size, the shell exhibits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural growth marks and minor surface wear acquired throughout its lifetime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These features are common in mature specimens and contribute to their authenticity and natural history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease carefully review all photographs, as they are an important part of the description and accurately depict 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 September 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e438 mm (17.24 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#0775FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully 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. Giant Horse Conchs of this caliber are iconic Gulf and Florida Keys specimens, and this impressive 17.24-inch example would make a standout addition to any advanced shell collection or natural history display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48723145818356,"sku":"775","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/C78592E9-C2E5-4BED-902B-529E134DA2BB.png?v=1781810439","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/triplofusus-giganteus-horse-conch-17-24-438-mm-operculum-included","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}