Hemilienardia apiculata (Montrouzier, 1864)
7.4mm

This does not exactly match published figures of Hemilienardia apiculata, but it is the closest we have seen. These are moderately rare and found under rocks on lagoon and seaward reefs at depths over 10m. Empty shells have been brought up in sand samples from about 60m and one specimen was found in a Kwajalein reef quarry in less than 2m.

6.2mm specimen below.

Created 24 April 2017
Updated 1 January 2024

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