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Cypraea tigris

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BPBM 256099Malacology

Cypraea tigris

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
July 1, 1955
Locality
Koror Island {Native name: Oreor}
Island
Koror
Region
Koror, Palau
Record type
Preservedspecimen
371 Bishop specimens of Cypraea tigris · collected 1902–2015Species page ›

Collected the same day

On July 1, 1955, A.J. Ostheimer III; R.T. Abbott, ANSP {=Academy Of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia} also collected 16 other specimens.

Cite this specimen

Cypraea tigris. BPBM 256099. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/256099.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026