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Updated 11/18/2025

Family Mitridae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Swainsonia newcombii

Nanakuli, Oahu, 25 feet

 


Makua, Oahu, 30 feet, 23.5 mm


Kahe, Oahu, 40 feet, 22 mm


Honokohau, Hawaii, 40 feet

NEWCOMB'S MITER

Common in sand deeper than 20 feet.  The brown band varies from dark brown to barely visible within a population.  Attains 1.6 inches, 41 mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.