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Created 4/7/2026

Family Cerithiopsidae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Joculator ridiculus



Beach drift, Hapuna, Hawaii, 3 mm

RIDICULOUS CERITHIOPSID

Uncommon in shallow water.  Glossy brown with a white protoconch, three beaded spirals per whorl, the upper bead slightly larger, beads grouped tightly and joined axially, and a channeled suture.  Attains 0.1 inch, 3 mm.  Queensland to Japan and Hawaii.  Formerly known as Joculator ridicula.