{"product_id":"triplofusus-giganteus-horse-conch-17-48-444-mm-operculum-included","title":"Triplofusus giganteus – Horse Conch – 17.48” (444 mm) – Operculum Included","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Massive Florida Horse Conch from Key West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriplofusus giganteus (Kiener, 1840)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Florida Horse Conch and the largest gastropod native to North American waters. Measuring an outstanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e444 mm (17.48 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this giant specimen displays the elongated siphonal canal, inflated body whorl, and attractive cream to peach-orange banding that make large Horse Conchs so desirable among advanced collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell is accompanied by its original operculum and was diver collected from the waters off Key West. Large Horse Conchs of this size are increasingly difficult to obtain, making this an impressive display specimen for any serious collection.\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\u003eA beautiful large collector specimen with excellent natural coloration and an attractive glossy aperture. The specimen retains strong growth sculpture and comes with the original operculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs is typical for Horse Conchs of this exceptional size, the shell exhibits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor chips to the outer lip and protoconch, along with natural growth marks acquired during its lifetime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These are common characteristics of mature giant specimens and 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 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 (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\u003eCollection Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diver collected, 20–30 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\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\u003e444 mm (17.48 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 #0783FAS-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 securely 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. I take great pride in offering exceptional Florida specimens, and giant Horse Conchs of this caliber represent some of the most iconic and sought-after marine shells from the Gulf and Florida Keys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48721149591796,"sku":"783","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/F90AA5F6-DEC3-47B6-A674-D4203963B331.png?v=1781804373","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/triplofusus-giganteus-horse-conch-17-48-444-mm-operculum-included","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}