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Updated 6/23/2024

Family Costellariidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Pacifilux rubra

RED MITER

Uncommon in dead coral or rubble deeper than 60 feet.  Attains 0.3 inch, 8 mm.  South Africa to Hawaii and the Society Islands.  Formerly known as Vexillum (Pusia) rubrum and Atlantilux rubra.