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Personally collected by Doug Thompson while scuba diving off Panama City Beach, Florida, this attractive Spondylus americanus displays outstanding coloration with vivid orange, pink, and cream tones throughout the shell. The specimen features long, well-developed spines and a particularly vibrant orange umbo, creating exceptional visual appeal from every angle.
The upper valve exhibits numerous elongated coral-orange spines with excellent color retention, while the lower valve remains attached, making this a complete articulated specimen. The shell presents beautifully with strong contrast between the bright orange spination and the creamy white base.
Specimen Data
Family: Spondylidae
Species: Spondylus americanus
Author: Hermann, 1781
Location: Panama City Beach, Florida
Method: Scuba Diving
Collector: Doug Thompson
Measures: 82.0 mm [3.23”]
TSC #: 0823SPO-TSC
Condition
A colorful and highly displayable articulated specimen with excellent spine development and striking orange coloration. Several natural spine tips are shortened or incomplete, which is common for this species due to its delicate structure. The shell remains solid and visually impressive with strong overall presentation.
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