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Updated 10/26/2025

Family Haminoeidae

HAWAII

Lamprohaminoea sp.

Moku o Lo'e, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, 3 feet

 

   

UNDESCRIBED

This unidentified form shares traits of Lamprohaminoea cymbalum and Lamprohaminoea ovalis, since animals within a single population include traits of Lamprohaminoea cf. ovalis and Lamprohaminoea sp. #1 as descibed by Cory Pittman.  Uncommon on bluegreen on sheltered reefs and tidepools during winter.  Shell transparent, animal with purple and orange spots.  Large orange spots edged with white may be connected.  Animal attains 0.75 inch, shell 0.3 inch.  Tropical Pacific, including Hawai'i.