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Updated 11/19/2025

Family Mitridae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Mitra papalis

Mokapu, Oahu, 75 feet, 84mm

 

PAPAL MITER

Uncommon in sand pockets deeper than 30 feet.  Shell coronated and encircled by shallow pits on earlier whorls, last whorl inflated.  Attains 6.5 inches, 166mm.  East Africa to Hawaii and the Tuamotus.