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BPBM 241255Malacology

Polinices

Naticidae

Collected by: Ted T. Dranga; J. Manson & Anna D. ValentineTed E. {should Be D.} Dranga →J. Manson →Anna D. Valentine →
Date: September 1, 1952
Locality: Galapagos; San Cristobal Island; Bahia Wreck
Region: Galapagos
Record type: Preservedspecimen

31 Bishop specimens of Polinices · collected 1915–1997Species page ›

Collected the same day

On September 1, 1952, Ted T. Dranga; J. Manson & Anna D. Valentine also collected 24+ other specimens.

Polinices observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1952. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 15,969 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-10-29.

Polinices observed 2026-10-29

2026-10-29

Nepean Bay, AU

(c) Kathryn Lewis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Polinices observed 2026-10-29

2026-10-29

Kingston SA 5275, Australia

(c) davidsando, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Polinices observed 2026-10-29

2026-10-29

Boatshed, Smiths Lake NSW 2428, Australia

(c) Dr Pamela Muggeridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND)

Polinices observed 2026-10-28

2026-10-28

Hearst Castle Visitor Center, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA

(c) disneyfacts, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Polinices observed 2026-10-27

2026-10-27

Surfside Ave, Seal Beach, CA, US

(c) moorewildlife, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Polinices observed 2026-10-27

2026-10-27

Streaky Bay SA 5680, Australia

(c) Paddy Kemner, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Polinices. BPBM 241255. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/241255.

Record sources

Last harvested October 27, 2026