WoRMS taxon details
original description
Bridges, R. J. (2015). A new subspecies of Talparia talpa (Linneaus [sic] 1758) (Gastropoda: Cypraeidae). <em>Conchylia.</em> 45(1-3): 79-89. page(s): 80-82 [details]
additional source
Lorenz, F. (2017). Cowries. A guide to the gastropod family Cypraeidae. <em>Volume 1, Biology and systematics. Harxheim: ConchBooks.</em> 644 pp. page(s): 348. [details]
Holotype MNHN IM 200027990, geounit Tahiti [details]
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Distribution The original description lists the locality of the holotype [Taiarapu, Tahiti] and the first 21 paratypes, which include: Takaroa, Tikehau, Fakarava, Takapoto, and Rangiroa, all in the Tuamotus. [details]
Type material Besides the holotype, the original description lists 21 paratypes listed with shell dimensions, number of labral and columellar teeth counts, weight, locality data and depository collection [eight different collections]. Additionally, it states the existence of seven more paratypes in a collection [Chiapponi-Lorenz Seashell Foundation] but without the other information provided for the first 21 paratypes and the holotype. [details]
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