Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos   on black   more spots	Haloa sp. #5   Maximum size:  4 mm. Identification:  This species has a thin shell similar to that of Haloa crocata but with more spiral striae than typical for juveniles of that species. The animal is translucent-cream flecked with white. Patches of dense white pigment and widely spaced violet-brown spots show through the shell. The wide spacing and diffuse margins of the spots distinguish it from H. crocata. Natural history:  Haloa sp. #5 is known from two animal found at a depth of < 1 m (< 3 ft) at moderately protected to exposed rocky locations. Distribution:  Maui and Oahu. Taxonomic notes:  There's some chance that these animals might turn out to be atypical H. crocata. It was first recorded in Hawaii from Hekili Point, Maui by CP on Oct. 16, 1997. Photo:  CP: 4 mm: Hekili Point, Maui; Oct. 16, 1997. Observations and comments: Note 1:  ( )
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