{"product_id":"untitled-may21_22-31-39","title":"Macrocypraea cervus – Deer Cowrie – Dry Tortugas – 151.0mm – TSC#0695CYP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacrocypraea cervus\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deer Cowrie | Dry Tortugas, Florida | 151.0mm | TSC#0695CYP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional large \u003cem\u003eMacrocypraea cervus\u003c\/em\u003e collected from deep water off the Dry Tortugas, Florida. This impressive 151.0mm specimen displays a rich glossy chestnut-brown dorsum heavily covered with crisp white spotting and excellent overall symmetry. The shell features strong ventral dentition, elongated anterior and posterior extremities, and outstanding inflation typical of premium deep-water Deer Cowries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful collector-grade specimen with excellent color saturation and presentation. One of the smaller extremities shows a minor chip, which is clearly shown in the photos and reflected in pricing. Aside from that, the shell presents extremely well with strong eye appeal and superb gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonally collected in baited lobster traps from 180–200 feet by collector Randy Rivera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMacrocypraea cervus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer Cowrie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180–200 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baited lobster trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 151.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Randy Rivera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy collector specimen with excellent form and heavy teeth. Minor chip present on one smaller extremity. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell will be carefully packed and protected to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTortugas Shell Collection — Premium deep-water specimens from the Gulf of America \u0026amp; Dry Tortugas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48316367143156,"sku":"695","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/6C85F945-3584-457D-82A2-7E0D75466669.png?v=1779417123","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/untitled-may21_22-31-39","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}