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Cypraea aurantium

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BPBM 216316Malacology

Cypraea aurantium

Cypraeidae

Collected by
Ditlev D. Thaanum & Daniel B. Langford; Ditlev Due ThaanumD.B. LangfordD. B. Langford →Ditlev Due Thaanum →
Collector number
10109,f
Date
November 27, 1964
Locality
Ngatic Island (near Ponape)
Region
Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia
Coordinates
5.7870, 157.1579 ± 922 m
Record type
Preservedspecimen
14 Bishop specimens of Cypraea aurantium · collected 1916–1976Species page ›

Where it was collected

Collected the same day

On November 27, 1964, Ditlev D. Thaanum & Daniel B. Langford; Ditlev Due Thaanum also collected 5 other specimens.

Cite this specimen

Cypraea aurantium. BPBM 216316. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/216316.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026