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Family Ranellidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Septa occidentalis beui

BEU'S TRITON

Uncommon at scuba depths in coral rubble.  Stout and rugged compared to and long confused with the Ruby Triton.  Attains 2 inches.  Endemic Hawaiian subspecies, parent species occurs in the tropics worldwide.  Formerly known as  Cymatium occidentale.