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Planaxis suturalis in life
In life — photographed by an iNaturalist observer, not this specimen. (c) D. Torres-Pulliza, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by D. Torres-Pulliza
BPBM 278766Malacology

Planaxis suturalis

Planaxidae

Collected by
PR, VB, SLC & LB; Pakki ReathV.B. Pr →Pakki A. Reath →
Date
2002
Island
Tutuila
Region
American Samoa
Record type
Preservedspecimen
15 Bishop specimens of Planaxis suturalis · collected 1920–2002Species page ›

Planaxis suturalis observed alive

This specimen was collected in 2002. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 2 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-08-18.

Planaxis suturalis observed 2026-08-18

2026-08-18

Pearl Harbor Entrance, HI, US

(c) megansmith9, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Planaxis suturalis observed 2022-04-02

2022-04-02

Hawaii, US

(c) D. Torres-Pulliza, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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

Cite this specimen

Planaxis suturalis. BPBM 278766. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/278766.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026