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Updated 11/4/2025

Family Muricidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Pterynotus elongatus



Oahu @ David Watts


Okinawa @ Steve Kneebone

Beach collected, South Maui

 
   
   

ELONGATE or CLUB MUREX

Rare in crevices or coral rubble deeper than 50 feet.  White, yellow, orange, or tan.  Attains 4 inches.  Red Sea to Japan, Hawaii, and French Polynesia.