New Records of New Caledonian Nonmarine Mollusks and an Analysis of the Introduced Mollusks

Abstract

The illustrated handbook of New Caledonian nonmarine mollusks issued by Franc (1957) has been supplemented by an annotated check list (Solem, 1961). Additional records are given by Solem (1960), and material collected by Borys Malkin between J uly and October 1958 is reported on here. A few notes on srecimens from other sources are included, particularly on two very puzzling shells omitted from Solem's discussion (1960) to allow more critical examination. The location of cited materials is indicated by the following symbols: ANSP (Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia), BPBM (Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu), CNHM (Chicago Natural History Museum). In each case the catalog number of the set is indicated to facilitate later efforts to consult the cited specimens.