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Created 9/11/2025

Family Raphitomidae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Paradaphne ornata

Laying eggs in Hulopo'e tidepool, Lana'i

 

ORNATE DAPHNELLA

Common under stones in tidepools and shallow reefs exposed to wave action.  Attains 0.5 inch.  Philippines to Hawaii and the Tuamotus.  Formerly known as Daphnella ornata.