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.
No photo available.
Created
5 August 2010
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