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Family Pteriidae

HAWAII

Pteria brunnea 

Kaumalapau, Lana'i, 140 feet

 

Red Hill, Hawaii, 100 feet

Molokini Back Wall, 75 feet

WINGED PEARL OYSTER

Uncommon on Black and Wire Coral at depths greater than 60 feet.  Attains length of 4 inches.  Endemic to Hawaii.