Philinopsis pilsbryi (Eliot, 1900)

Several specimens of this species have been found at Kwajalein Atoll, usually buried in sand in sandy bottom seaward reef surge channels at depths of 10 to 20 meters. At least two, including the largest specimen observed, were on lagoon sand and rubble flats at 6 to 8m.

Notice the small black eye visible near the anterior end on the right side of the animal below.

Created 27 January 2007
Updated 23 June 2007