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Updated 11/2/2025

Family Costellariidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Orphanopusia patriarchalis



Oahu, 12.5mm @ Kala'i Sim

PATRIARCH MITER

Rare in sand exceeding 150 feet.  More stout than Condylomitra tuberosa.  Attains 3/4 inch.  Mauritius to Japan, Hawaii, and the Society Islands.  Formerly known as Vexillum patriarchiale.