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Family Muricidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Neothais harpa  

Makapu'u, Oahu, 29 mm

 

Makapu'u intertidal, Oahu

 

HARP DRUPE   AUPŪPŪ

Fairly common on rocks in the intertidal zone where it feeds upon nerites and periwinkles.  Attains 1.3 inches, 29 mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.