Polinices tumidus

Naticidae

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 1, 1955
Locality: Koror Island {Native name: Oreor}
Island: Koror
Region: Koror, Palau
Record type: Preservedspecimen

84 Bishop specimens of Polinices tumidus · collected 1902–2010Species page ›

Collected the same day

On August 1, 1955, A.J. Ostheimer III; R.T. Abbott, ANSP {=Academy Of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia} also collected 24+ other specimens.

Polinices tumidus observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1955. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 1 research-grade sighting in the wild, most recently on 2011-09-07.

2011-09-07

Phuket, Thailand

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Cite this specimen

Polinices tumidus. BPBM 256151. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/256151.

Record sources

Last harvested October 27, 2026