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A beautiful Macrostrombus costatus [Gmelin, 1791] personally collected from the Dry Tortugas, Florida aboard the F/V AVA PILAR. This is a mature specimen with an attractive tan and cream coloration, broad flared outer lip, and its operculum present. Specimen Data Family: Strombidae Species: Macrostrombus costatus Autho…Read full descriptionShow less
A beautiful Macrostrombus costatus [Gmelin, 1791] personally collected from the Dry Tortugas, Florida aboard the F/V AVA PILAR. This is a mature specimen with an attractive tan and cream coloration, broad flared outer lip, and its operculum present.
Specimen Data
Family: Strombidae Species: Macrostrombus costatus Author: [Gmelin, 1791] Location: Dry Tortugas, Florida Method: Baited lobster trap Depth: 180–200 ft Date: August 2026 Collector: Randy D. Rivera – F/V AVA PILAR Measures: 113.9 mm TSC #: STR-1027TSC Operculum: Present
Condition
Good collector quality. The specimen retains its operculum and shows natural growth wear and imperfections consistent with a mature, trap-collected shell. Please review the photographs carefully for exact condition.
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Tortugas Shell Collection
Personally collected by me from the waters of the Dry Tortugas aboard the F/V AVA PILAR during lobster operations. Original Tortugas Shell Collection data will be included with the specimen.
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