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Created 6/30/2023

Family Muricidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Pterynotus elongatus

Beach collected, South Maui

 

ELONGATE or CLUB MUREX

Rare in crevices or coral rubble deeper than 50 feet.  White, yellow, orange, or tan.  Attains 4 inches.  Red Sea to Japan, Hawaii, and French Polynesia.