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Family Muricidae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Orania pacifica

Mokapu, Oahu, 260 feet

 

PACIFIC DRUPE

Uncommon under stones or rubble deeper than 100 feet.  Several folds on the columella.  Attains 0.75 inch.  Philippines, Japan, and Hawaii.  Formerly known as Peristernia squamosa.