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BPBM 274738Malacology

Cypraea cicercula

Cypraeidae

Collected by
Father John E.; Grace Burgess [C.M. Burgess CollectionJohn E. Father →Grace Burgess [C.M. Burgess Collection →
Date
1970
Locality
Kwajalein
Region
Marshall Islands
Coordinates
8.7297, 167.7297 ± 1,871 m
Record type
Preservedspecimen
95 Bishop specimens of Cypraea cicercula · collected 1893–2003Species page ›

Where it was collected

Still here: Cypraea cicercula observed near this locality

This specimen was collected in 1970. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 8 research-grade sightings in the wild within 25 km, most recently on 2016-10-08.

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

Cite this specimen

Cypraea cicercula. BPBM 274738. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/274738.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026