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Updated 9/22/2012
Family
Conidae
INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII
Conus
pulicarius
Punalu'u, Oahu, 6 feet, 52 mm
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Punalu'u, Oahu, 6 feet, 41 mm
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Kaiona, Oahu, 6 feet, 67 mm
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 15 feet, 48 mm
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Punalu'u, Oahu, 6 feet, 37 mm
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Kaiona, Oahu, 6 feet, 57 mm
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Mokapu, Oahu, 15 feet, 56 mm
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Mokapu, Oahu, 15 feet, 57 mm
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Sharks Cove, Oahu, 40 feet
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Sea Tiger, Oahu, 120 feet
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Haleiwa Trench, Oahu, 70 feet |
Kahalu'u tidepool, Hawaii, 3 feet |
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FLEA
CONE 
| Juveniles are abundant in sand adjacent to
reefs deeper than 25 feet, while large adults are locally common within
sand pockets and channels in shallow
water. Easily located
following meandering trails in the sand. Shell shape and degree of
spotting is variable with size and among individuals. The shell is
coated by an orange periostracum and the animal is tan. Attains 3 inches,
75 mm. Red Sea to Japan, Hawaii, and the Tuamotus. |
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