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Conus (Lithoconus) sandwichensis  

Hawaii, 10 feet, 32mm

 

Hawaii, 10 feet, 24mm

HAWAIIAN SUTURED CONE  

Rare in sand at scuba depths.  Glossy white with wide pink to orange spirals and a few brown marks on the spire, narrow aperture is white.  Attains 1.5 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Conus suturatus sandwichensis.