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Architectonica maxima

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BPBM 260129Malacology

Architectonica maxima

giant sundial

Architectonicidae

Collected by
Morris, Julius; Morris, DeanDean Morris →Julius Morris →
Date
May 3, 1954
Locality
Japan; Anami-Oshima
Region
Japan
Record type
Preservedspecimen
24 Bishop specimens of Architectonica maxima · collected 1919–1969Species page ›

Collected the same day

On May 3, 1954, Morris, Julius; Morris, Dean also collected 5 other specimens.

Architectonica maxima observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1954. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 4 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-04-11.

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

Cite this specimen

Architectonica maxima. BPBM 260129. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/260129.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026