This Vokesimurex rubidus was personally collected by me while commercial lobster fishing in the Dry Tortugas, Florida. It was recovered from a baited lobster trap set in 180–200 feet. This is a beautiful live-taken Gem Quality specimen featuring exceptional coloration, a long intact siphonal canal, crisp sculpture, and a bright yellow operculum.

Specimen Data

Family: Muricidae

Species: Vokesimurex rubidus

Author: (F. C. Baker, 1897)

Location: Dry Tortugas, FL

Method: Baited lobster trap (180–200 ft.)

Date Collected: October 2025

Collector: Randy Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR

Measures: 28.1 mm

TSC #: #0127MUR-TSC

Condition

Grade: Gem Quality

Live-taken specimen with the operculum present. Displays outstanding natural color, sharp sculpture, a perfect spire, intact siphonal canal, and excellent gloss. The shell is clean inside and out with no significant flaws, making it an exceptional collector-quality example.

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Shipping

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