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Cypraea irrorata

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BPBM 247334Malacology

Cypraea irrorata

Cypraeidae

Collected by
Thomas A. & Beatrice BurchB.L. Burch {=Beatrice Burch →A. Thomas →
Locality
Vahitahi
Island
Vahitahi
Region
Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia
Record type
Preservedspecimen
28 Bishop specimens of Cypraea irrorata · collected 1924–1967Species page ›

Cypraea irrorata observed alive

Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 3 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2019-10-05.

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

Cite this specimen

Cypraea irrorata. BPBM 247334. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/247334.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026