Pitar simpsoni

Chalky Pitar

Veneridae

Collected by: B.R. Bales; Thomas A. Burch & Beatrice BurchBlenn R. Bales →B.L. Burch {=Beatrice Burch →T. Burch {=Thomas Burch →
Locality: Florida; Charlotte Co.; Punta Gorda Beach
Region: Florida
Record type: Preservedspecimen

Pitar simpsoni observed alive

Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 7 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2025-05-28.

2025-05-28

Hurricane Pass, Dunedin, FL, US

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2024-05-25

Hurricane Pass, Dunedin, FL, US

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2022-07-13

Captiva, FL 33924, USA

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2021-07-23

Sanibel, FL, USA

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2021-07-23

Sanibel, FL, USA

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2021-07-23

Sanibel, FL, USA

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

Pitar simpsoni. BPBM 255793. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/255793.