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Updated 10/13/2022

Family Aglajidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Tubulophilinopsis pilsbryi



Waikiki, Oahu, 8 feet



Pupukea, Oahu


Anini, Kauai, 5 feet


Kane'ohe Bay, Oahu, 2 feet


Underside


Upper animal buried in sand
 

PILSBRY'S HEADSHIELD SLUG

Uncommon on sand at any depth where it emerges from beneath the sand to feed upon bubble snails.  Black lines on upper surface vary, lines do not extend onto foot.  Attains 3 inches.  East Africa to Hawaii and Samoa.  Formerly known as Philinopsis pilsbryi.