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Family Architectonicidae

HAWAII

Psilaxis radiatus

Philippia radiata, Oahu

Kewalo, Oahu, 60 feet

RADIAL SUNDIAL

Uncommon in sand & rubble next to Lobe Coral upon which it feeds at night.  Color variable, protoconch white, Psilaxis oxytropis has a brown protoconch with a white spot.  Attains diameter of 1 inch.  Hawaii, Indo-Pacific & Tropical Eastern Pacific.  Formerly known as Philippia radiata.