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Paphia vernicosa

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BPBM 285761Malacology

Paphia vernicosa

Veneridae

Collected by
Thaanum Collection
Collector number
Th. 13060
Locality
Japan; Sagami Bay
Region
Japan
Record type
Preservedspecimen
3 Bishop specimens of Paphia vernicosaSpecies page ›

Paphia vernicosa observed alive

Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 3 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2024-02-24.

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

Cite this specimen

Paphia vernicosa. BPBM 285761. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/mo/285761.

Record sources

  • Last harvested October 27, 2026