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Family Muricidae

TROPICAL PACIFIC / HAWAII

Orania pacifica

Mokapu, Oahu, 260 feet

 

PACIFIC DRUPE

Uncommon under stones or rubble in deep water.  Several folds on the columella.  Attains 0.75 inch.  Hawaii & the Tropical Pacific.  Formerly known as Peristernia squamosa.