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Cypraea lynx

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BPBM 260031Malacology

Cypraea lynx

Cypraeidae

Collected by
Morris, Julius; Morris, DeanDean Morris →Julius Morris →
Date
September 1, 1958
Locality
Oʻahu
Island
Oʻahu
Region
Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
Coordinates
21.4639, -157.9531
Record type
Preservedspecimen
247 Bishop specimens of Cypraea lynx · collected 1896–2002Species page ›

Where it was collected

Still here: Cypraea lynx observed near this locality

This specimen was collected in 1958. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 2 research-grade sightings in the wild within 25 km, most recently on 2026-09-22.

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

Cite this specimen

Cypraea lynx. BPBM 260031. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/260031.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026