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Laternula japonica

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BPBM 285490Malacology

Laternula japonica

Laternulidae

Collected by
Thaanum/Langford CollectionLangford Collection →Ditlev Due Thaanum →
Collector number
Th. 9347,h
Locality
Japan; Kyushu; Kagoshima Bay; Imaizumi
Region
Japan
Record type
Preservedspecimen
3 Bishop specimens of Laternula japonicaSpecies page ›

Laternula japonica observed alive

Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 2 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-07-16.

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

Cite this specimen

Laternula japonica. BPBM 285490. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/285490.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026