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Updated 12/2/2025

Family Muricidae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Orania pacifica

Mokapu, Oahu, 260 feet

 

PACIFIC DRUPE

Uncommon under rocks or rubble deeper than 100 feet.  The white or pale pink aperture has several folds on the columella.  Attains 0.75 inch, 18mm.  Philippines, Japan, and Hawaii.  Formerly known as Peristernia squamosa.