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Pupa pudica
(A. Adams, 1854d)
 
Pupa pudica: shell
Maximum size:  22 mm shell length (Bishop Museum material).

Identification:  This species has a strongly calcified shell with closely spaced punctate striae and broad flesh-colored patches.

Natural history:  Pupa pudica appears to be largely confined to deep water with dredged shells at the Bishop Museum ranging from 43 m (141 ft) to at least 366 m (1200 ft).

Distribution:  Maui and Oahu.

Taxonomic notes:  The photo of this species in Kay, 1979 is mislabeled as Pupa tessellata as is the photo in Kay & Schoenberg-Dole, 1991. It's listed as Pupa cf. pudica in Severns, 2011.

Photo:  Mike Severns: 15 mm: composite photo, same shell: Maui.

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