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Cypraea vitellus

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BPBM 256096Malacology

Cypraea vitellus

Cypraeidae

Collected by
A.J. Ostheimer III; R.T. Abbott, ANSP {=Academy Of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia}R. Tucker Abbott →A.J. Ostheimer III →Acad. Of Nat. Sci. Philadelphia →A.N.S.P. {=Academy Of Natural Sciences →
Date
August 16, 1955
Locality
east
Island
Babeldaob
Region
Palau
Record type
Preservedspecimen
232 Bishop specimens of Cypraea vitellus · collected 1896–2017Species page ›

Collected the same day

On August 16, 1955, A.J. Ostheimer III; R.T. Abbott, ANSP {=Academy Of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia} also collected 3 other specimens.

Cite this specimen

Cypraea vitellus. BPBM 256096. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/256096.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026