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Created 1/28/2026

Family Xenophoridae

WEST PACIFIC

Xenophora japonica



Siquijor, Philippines, 300 feet, 54mm


  
   

JAPANESE CARRIER SHELL

Occurs on sand or rock from 200 to 4000 feet.  Attains diameter of at least 2.8 inches, 70mm.  Southern Japan to the Kermadec Islands.