Septa peasei Beu, 1987
Pease's triton

Septa peasei has thus far been reported only once from the Marshalls, by Gloria and Kermit Pearson (personal communication). Aside from this specimen, its known range extends from French Polynesia through southern Kiribati (Gilbert Islands). As Kiribati is the next island group south of the Marshalls, it is not surprising to see a specimen turn up here. However, we have seen no other specimens to confirm that a permanent local population exists.

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Created 5 August 2010

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