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Updated 11/19/2025

Family Mitridae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Strigatella ticaonica

Barber's Point, Oahu, 25 feet, 20 mm

 

TICAO MITER

Fairly common under rocks in shallow water.  Stout, entirely dark brown, with fine spiral grooves.  Attains 1.5 inches, 35 mm.  Seychelles to Micronesia, Hawaii, and the Society Islands.  Formerly known as Mitra (Nebularia) ticaonica.