The current record in the Registry is 275.0 mm. Roughly 11 inches.

wizzard wrote:
>
> Hello everyone! I have returned to the list and look forward to many
> interesting posts and possibly meeting some shellers to travel around
> southern florida this fall and winter on short 2-3 day trips. But that's
> for later.  Any friends of Bill among our group?
>
> Does anyone know the current worlds record for Fasciolaria tulipa?  I
> have read that they range from 2 1/2" to 9 1/2 " high. Please reply to
> my e-mail address <[log in to unmask]> or on the group and we can
> begin a thread about tulipa.  Which is the most beautiful of the
> species? Are there any tulipa genotypes in the Pacific Rim region?
> Thanks, Michael Huggins, Sunrise, Florida   PS:  If anyone still has any
> extra shells, I am now (believe it or not) working as a therapist with
> adults in the criminal justice system. I have used most of my extra
> shells to teach them some arts and crafts, most of them are making gifts
> to give to their kids on visiting day, others are using my display
> shells to draw and make greeting cards etc.  Any extra shells, craft
> ideas, supplies all donations would be appreciated and I may be able to
> furnish a tax deduction.  Let me know. Thank you.