Protoelongata loyaltyensis (Hervier, 1897)
13.65mm

Protoelongata loyaltyensis is a rare species at Kwajalein, found primarily on pinnacle and seaward reefs under rocks or in small caves at night at depths of about 13 to 20m.

The 9..7mm empty shell below has been identified as a not fully developed specimen of Protoelongata loyaltyensis that is lacking most of the dark spots, although some are faintly visible just above the sutures.

Created 7 September 2015
Updated 26 February 2020

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