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Heliacus implexus in life
In life — photographed by an iNaturalist observer, not this specimen. (c) Saryu Mae 前 朝琉, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae 前 朝琉
BPBM 270315Malacology

Heliacus implexus

Architectonicidae

Date
2008
Region
Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
Record type
Preservedspecimen
15 Bishop specimens of Heliacus implexus · collected 1912–2008Species page ›

Heliacus implexus observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 2008. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 4 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-04-12.

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

Cite this specimen

Heliacus implexus. BPBM 270315. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/270315.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026