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Cypraea moneta

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BPBM 246295Malacology

Cypraea moneta

Cypraeidae

Collected by
T.C.C.; Thomas A. & Beatrice BurchB.L. Burch {=Beatrice Burch →A. Thomas →
Date
July 1, 1948
Locality
Agat
Region
Guam
Coordinates
13.3814, 144.6547 ± 301 m
Record type
Preservedspecimen
374 Bishop specimens of Cypraea moneta · collected 1893–1998Species page ›

Where it was collected

Still here: Cypraea moneta observed near this locality

This specimen was collected in 1948. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 18 research-grade sightings in the wild within 25 km, most recently on 2026-05-03.

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

Cite this specimen

Cypraea moneta. BPBM 246295. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/246295.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026