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Updated 1/22/2026

Family Haminoeidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Diniatys dentifer



Ewa, Oahu, 50 feet, 3mm

Kewalo, Oahu, 80 feet

 

TOOTHED BUBBLE

Uncommon on bluegreen algae deeper than 20 feet.  Shell clear with spiral striae at the base, columella with a tooth pointed toward the outer lip.  Animal mottled brown or green often with a dark band near the eyes.  Animal attains 0.5 inch, 12mm.  Red Sea to Japan, Hawai'i, and the Tuamotus.