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Created 3/17/2026

Family Trochidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Synaptocochlea concinna



Mokapu, Oahu, 30 feet, 3 mm

   

PRETTY EAR SHELL

Common among encrusting red algae under rocks in shallow water.  Dark red or green with white splashes.  Attains 0.1 inch, 3 mm.  Red Sea to Japan, Hawaii, and the Tuamotus.  Formerly assigned to Family Stomatellidae.