This is a nice specimen of Vokesimurex ribidus, a distinctive muricid species from the Dry Tortugas region of Florida.

This shell displays the strong sculpture and frilled varices typical of the genus along with attractive orange coloration. Specimens collected with accurate locality and depth data from the Dry Tortugas are desirable to collectors of western Atlantic Muricidae.

This specimen was personally collected by me while commercial lobster fishing aboard my vessel F/V AVA PILAR.

SPECIMEN DATA

Family: Muricidae

Species: Vokesimurex ribidus

Author: (F.C. Baker, 1897)

Location: Dry Tortugas, FL

Method: Baited lobster trap (180 ft)

Date: October 2025

Collector: Randy Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR

Measures: 24.9 mm

Collection Code: TSC #0128MUR-TSC

CONDITION

Nice collector specimen. Shell shows natural wear consistent with trap-collected shells. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description.

SHIPPING

Shell will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery and shipped with tracking.

TORTUGAS SHELL COLLECTION

All shells offered are personally collected during commercial fishing operations in the Dry Tortugas region and include accurate collection data.