{"product_id":"untitled-jun18_12-43-07","title":"Phyllonotus whymani Petuch \u0026 Sargent, 2011 30.1mm w\/o TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Classic Dry Tortugas Deep-Water Muricid with Operculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a beautiful specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyllonotus whymani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an uncommon muricid first described by Petuch and Sargent in 2011. Named after Florida shell collector Jeff Whyman, this species was originally discovered in commercial lobster traps from the Dry Tortugas, making it a fascinating part of modern Florida malacological history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected aboard the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this specimen showcases the species’ characteristic inflated body whorl, low spire, and intricate frosted sculpture. The shell displays attractive cream to pale orange coloration accented by darker orange bands and retains the beautifully sculptured varices that distinguish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. whymani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from its shallow-water relative, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyllonotus pomum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn added bonus is the inclusion of the original operculum, completing this attractive collector specimen.\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 very nice collector-quality specimen with excellent natural coloration and crisp sculpture. The shell retains the delicate frosted texture characteristic of the species and exhibits well-developed varices and spiral ornamentation. The accompanying operculum further enhances its desirability.\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 Muricidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyllonotus whymani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petuch \u0026amp; Sargent, 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Personally collected in baited commercial lobster traps at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240–300 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captain Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30.1 mm\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 #0576MUR-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 personally collected deep-water specimens from the Dry Tortugas and Pulley Ridge. Each shell represents a unique piece of Florida marine history and the remarkable biodiversity of one of the Gulf of America’s most productive deep-water ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48720189358324,"sku":"576","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/45536A6D-D807-4980-BCFE-788476CBF11A.png?v=1781801506","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/untitled-jun18_12-43-07","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}