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Family Cypraeidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Cypraea (Luria) tessellata 

Laniakea, Oahu, 70 feet, 30mm

 

Kahe Point, Oahu, 35 feet, 29mm

 

Juvenile, Kahe Point, Oahu, 35 feet, 30mm

 

Subadult, SE Oahu, 60 feet

Guarding eggs, Peek-a-boo, Midway Atoll, 30 feet

CHECKERED COWRY

Uncommon under rocks or in holes at scuba depths.  Inflated shell with protruding extremities and fine teeth.  Attains 2 inches.  Endemic to Hawaii.