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Updated 10/8/2025

Family Bursidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Bursa rosa



Mokapu, Oahu, 2 feet

   

ROSY FROG SHELL

Fairly common under stones at any depth.  Shell rounded, elongated posterior canals, aperture purple with yellow outer rim.  Attains 2.2 inches, 55 mm.  Red Sea to Japan, Hawaii, and French Polynesia.