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> Conus (Puncticulis) pulicarius
Updated 9/22/2012
Family
Conidae
INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII
Conus
(Puncticulis) pulicarius
Punalu'u, Oahu, 6 feet, 52mm
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Punalu'u, Oahu, 6 feet, 41mm
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Kaiona, Oahu, 6 feet, 67mm
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 15 feet, 48mm
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Punalu'u, Oahu, 6 feet, 37mm
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Kaiona, Oahu, 6 feet, 57mm
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Mokapu, Oahu, 15 feet, 56mm
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Mokapu, Oahu, 15 feet, 57mm
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Sharks Cove, Oahu, 40 feet
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Sea Tiger, Oahu, 120 feet
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Haleiwa Trench, Oahu, 70 feet |
Kahalu'u tidepool, Hawaii, 3 feet |
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FLEA
CONE
Juveniles are abundant in sand adjacent to
reefs at scuba depths while adults are uncommon in shallow
water. Easily found by
following tracks created as they crawl through the sand. Spire is
coronated, flat or tall and conical. Pattern and number of black spots varies considerably
among individuals. Attains 3.5 inches. Hawaii & the
Indo-Pacific. |
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