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Updated 12/1/2025

Family Muricidae

CENTRAL PACIFIC / HAWAII

Vexilla taeniata

Makahoa Pt., Oahu, 13mm

 

Ahihi-Kinau NAR, Maui

 

LINED VEXILLA

Quite rare, parasitic on Shingle urchins on rocky shores.  Usually attached to underside of victim.  Attains 0.5 inch, 15mm.  Known from Hawaii, Cook Islands, and the Tuamotus.  Formerly known as Vexilla lineata.