taxonID	type	description	language	source
039387C8FF88A268FF78FEE9FA946A7C.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Bulla cylindrica Helbling, 1779 The genus Aliculastrum was introduced by Pilsbry (1896) as a replacement name for Alicula Ehrenberg, 1831. The latter name was preoccupied by Alicula Eichwald, 1830 in reference to another group of marine gastropods with a projecting spire and based on a fossil placed in the family Scaphandridae (Bouchet 2010). The type species, Aliculastrum cylindricum was originally ascribed to the genus Bulla (Helbling 1779) and has been arbitrarily attributed to the genera Atys (Sowerby 1870; Gosliner et al. 2008) and Aliculastrum (Habe 1952; Lin 1997; Qi 2004). There is very limited literature documenting the characters that define the genus Aliculastrum. According to Lin (1997), this genus includes species that possess a cylindrical elongated shell, with spiral grooves at both ends and no umbilicus. Aliculastrum cylindricum was described as umbilicated (Helbling 1779; Adams 1850). However, Chemnitz (1788) mentioned that this is simply a depression that looks very much like an umbilicus. Species ascribed to this genus in the tropical West Pacific include A. cylindricum (Helbling, 1779), A. debilis (Pease, 1860) and A. parallelum (Gould, 1846) (Pilsbry 1896; Habe 1952; Lin 1997; Carlson & Hoff 2003; Qi 2004) (Tab. 1).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF88A26DFF78FC4CFE706E0F.taxon	description	Watson 1886: 639. Atys (Alicula) cylindrica — Pilsbry 1895: 265, pl. 33, figs 60 - 64. Schepman 1913: 469. Atys (Aliculastrum) cylindrica — Pilsbry 1896: 237; Hatai 1941: 48, 158, pl. 1, figs 7, 8. Kuroda 1947: 1086, fig. 3077. Macnae 1962: 185, fig. 1. Atys cylindricus — Gosliner et al. 2008: 22. Bulla solida Dillwyn, 1817: 496. Lamarck 1819: 36. Bruguière 1832: 374. Adams 1850: 585, pl. 124, figs 112, 113. Atys solida — Sowerby 1870: pl. 1, sp. 4. Issel 1869: 168. Brazier 1878: 85. Bulla elongata Adams, 1850: 587, pl. 125, fig. 121. Atys elongata — Sowerby 1870: pl. 2, sp. 8 a, b. Brazier 1878: 85. Atys succisa — Sowerby, 1870: pl. 2. sp. 10. Atys (Alicula) succisa — Pilsbry 1895: 267.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF88A26DFF78FC4CFE706E0F.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Tropical Indo-West Pacific (Not specified in the original description) Material examined. New Caledonia, 1 specimen (spc.) dissected, MNHN, Paris, H (shell height) = 13.7 mm; the Philippines, 1 spc. dissected, MNHN, Paris (S 3 / OT 236), H = 22 mm. Animal (Fig. 1 A): Body whitish, dark dots densely all over body, darker along edge of parapodial and cephalic lobes; darker bands visible through shell; eyes visible. Shell (Figs 2 A, B, 4 A, B): Maximum height 30 mm; milky white under yellow or orange periostracum; thick and robust, opaque, subcylindrical, widest part between middle-line and apex, anterior end semi-circular; spire sunken, outer lip elevated above the apex, slightly sinuous posteriorly, body whorl fairly convex, columella short and thick; spiral grooves at both ends only (anterior = 16 – 18, posterior = 14), which become closer towards the ends, growth lines indistinct. Jaws (Fig. 4 C): Present, crescent shape, jaw rodlets with 6 – 8 denticles. Radula (Figs 4 D – F): Radular formula at mid-point 30 – 42 x 10 – 9.2.1.2.9 – 10; median tooth with broad base, sharp triangular central cusp with pseudo-triangular lateral cusp on both sides; inner lateral teeth hook-shaped, broader than outer lateral teeth, triangular base with slight semi-circular projection outwardly, groove often presents along outer margin; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, slender, broad base, with broad semi-circular projection outwardly, grooves along both outer and inner margins, size increases outwardly but outermost tooth smallest. Gizzard plates (Figs 4 G, H): Three gizzard plates; broader at anterior part, narrower posteriorly; 10 transverse ridges with crescent shape on each side of pseudo-rachis; ridges covered by tiny rods with pointed tips, gaps between ridges smooth, high density of rods on ridges throughout plates. Male reproductive system (Fig. 4 I): Total length 5.3 mm (H = 13.7 mm). Formed by three parts: prostate, seminal duct and penial region; prostate elongated, three-lobed, proximal lobe largest and light-brownish, distal lobe orange-coloured, mid-lobe dark brown; broad seminal duct connects prostate and penial region, opaqueyellowish, with striations at anterior end; penial region semi-translucent.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF88A26DFF78FC4CFE706E0F.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. Sandy bottom below 15 m depth, reef flat (Gosliner et al. 2008; present study). Geographical distribution. South Africa, Seychelles Island, Mauritius, Andaman Islands, the Philippines, Ryukyu and Amami groups, Kyushu and Honshu in Japan, Guangdong Province, Hainan Province (Xisha Islands) of China, New Caledonia, Fiji, Tahiti (Chemnitz 1788; Pilsbry 1895; Habe 1952; Macnae 1962; Qi 2004; Goslier et al. 2008; present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF88A26DFF78FC4CFE706E0F.taxon	discussion	Remarks. After attempts to locate Helbling’s type material we concluded that his collection seems to have been lost or is at least presently untraceable. Aliculastrum cylindricum shows variation in shell morphology; it is usually subcylindrical, and more or less convex (Pilsbry 1895, pl. 33, figs 60, 61; present study, Fig. 2 A). There are specimens with more cylindrical and elongated shells and this latter form has been named Atys elongata (Pilsbry 1895, pl. 33, fig. 62). Shells that are angular above the mid-part have been named Atys solida (Pilsbry 1895, pl. 33, figs 63, 64; present study, Fig. 2 B). Martens & Langkavel (1871) stated that Atys alicula might be a synonym but Pilsbry (1895) rejected this view after examining the type specimen. Atys alicula was described as a thin and hyaline shell (Adams 1850) and does not resemble Aliculastrum cylindricum. Pilsbry (1895) mentioned that Atys succisa could be a juvenile of Aliculastrum cylindricum but this was rejected by Martens (1880) without giving sound arguments. Atys succisa was described as a thin shell with very fine spiral grooves at both ends (Adams 1850; Sowerby 1870). In addition, Pilsbry (1895) also placed Atys angustata described by Smith (1872) as a synonym of Aliculastrum cylindricum. However, Smith (1872) ’ s description as “ very narrow species, thinner at both ends, strongly sinuated posteriorly ” sounded more similar to Aliculastrum debilis. The shell variability of this species led to taxonomic confusion with several synonyms available but also its generic placement has been contentious. Pilsbry (1896) introduced the name Aliculastrum, because of the robust cylindrical shell and thick columella that is neither truncated nor folded; this classification has since being followed by several authors (e. g. Habe 1952; Lin 1997; Qi 2004; Willan & Tagaro 2010) but others include the species in the genus Atys (e. g. Gosliner et al. 2008). Compared to the type species of Atys — Atys naucum — which has an ovoid inflated shell and gizzard plates with very fine ridges that are occupied by tiny rods (Carlson & Hoff 1999), Aliculastrum cylindricum shows different characters: cylindrical shell and gizzard plates with large crescentshaped ridges. Moreover, preliminary molecular data (Too 2011) supports the validity and inclusion of this species in the genus Aliculastrum. Several authors referred to this species as umbilicated (e. g. Helbling 1779; Adams 1850; Sowerby 1870), but Chemnitz (1780) showed this to be simply a depression of the posterior part of the shell, which is corroborated by our findings. Descriptions of the radula can vary significantly and this more than reflecting intraspecific variability likely results from authors dealing with more than one species. For example, Vayssière (1906) studied specimens from Borneo and the Philippines and recorded a radula with a formula of 9.1.9, whereas Bergh (1901) founded in specimens from the Red Sea a radular formula of 35 – 45 x 12.1.12 with denticulated inner lateral teeth. Macnae (1962) reported a formula of 11.1.11 for specimens from South Africa with teeth depicting a fine denticulation along the inner margin.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF8DA261FF78F8D2FC3B69FD.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Hawaii (Sandwich Islands). Material examined. Tahiti, 1 shell examined, ZMB unnumbered (paratype), H = 10.13 mm; Maui, Hawaii, ZMBN 81658, H = 9 mm; the Philippines, 1 shell examined, MNHN, Paris (OT 834), H = 4.5 mm; the Philippines, 2 spcs dissected, MNHN, Paris (M 9 / OT 802), H = 5.3 mm, 5.9 mm; Tahiti, 1 spc. dissected, ZMBN 87083, H = 5.2 mm; Tahiti, 2 spcs dissected, ZMBN 87084, H = 8.2 mm, 8.4 mm; the Philippines, 2 spcs dissected, MNHN, Paris (OT 834), H = 4.6 mm, 5.6 mm. Animal (Fig. 1 B): Body whitish-translucent, white dots scattered over the body, more dense on edges and mid part (between mouth and eyes) of cephalic shield, forming abundant blotches on the mantle and parapodial lobes; eyes visible, inserted in unpigmented periocular areas. Shell (Figs 2 C, 5 A, B): Maximum height 15 mm; milky white; slightly robust, slightly thick, semi-opaque, cylindrically ovate, narrowed towards both ends, widest right below the mid-line, anterior end truncated; spire sunken, outer lip elevated above the apex, strongly sinuous at the posterior end, columella short and thick; step-like spiral grooves at both ends only (anterior = 10 – 18, posterior = 7 – 13), which become closer towards the ends, axial lines present. Jaws (Fig. 5 C): Present, crescent shape, jaw rodlets with 5 - 6 denticles. Radula (Figs 5 D – F): Radular formula at mid-point 20 - 30 x 12 – 8.1.1.0.8 – 12; median tooth with broad base, triangular central cusp with thinner membrane-like structure on both sides, pseudo lateral cusps present; inner lateral tooth presents only at right side, hook-shaped, broad base, with semi-circular projection outwardly, broader than outer lateral teeth, strong denticulation presents along outer margin; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, slender, broad base, with semi-circular projection outwardly, groove along the outer margin, size decreases outwardly. Gizzard plates (Figs 5 G, H, 6 A, B): Three gizzard plates; broader at anterior part, narrower posteriorly; 8 – 11 ridges, pseudo-rachis present; For specimens from Tahiti (Fig. 6 A), 8 ridges, rachis absent or faint; ridges covered by rods with pointed tips along top edge, smaller rods with pointed tips densely at both anterior and posterior sides of ridges, gaps between ridges smooth, high density of rods on ridges throughout plates. Male reproductive system (Fig. 5 I): Total length 3.2 mm (H = 8.2 mm). Formed by three parts: prostate, seminal ducts and penial region; prostate elongated, bilobed, proximal lobe larger, opaque-yellowish, distal lobe translucent, striations on entire prostate; two seminal ducts connect prostate and penial region, seminal duct makes two coils right after prostate before branching into two, first seminal duct is narrower than second seminal duct, first seminal duct curls at the posterior end and stretches underneath of second seminal duct towards penial region, both seminal ducts yellowish but turn translucent at anterior end; penial region translucent with broad end, narrower towards genital opening.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF8DA261FF78F8D2FC3B69FD.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. Sandy bottom or on Halimeda beds between depth of 6 – 18 m (Gosliner et al. 2008; present study). Geographical distribution. Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii, the Philippines, Guam (Kay 1979; Gosliner et al. 2008; present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF8DA261FF78F8D2FC3B69FD.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species is often misidentified with Aliculastrum cylindricum due to their extreme similarity in shell morphology. Pease (1860) described Aliculastrum debilis as having a pellucid and fragile shell. The specimens examined during this study agree in part with this description; they have semi-translucent shells, which are, however, relatively robust. A paratype of this species (see examined material; Fig. 7) from Tahiti has a solid opaque shell, which might indicate that Pease used shells from more than one species to describe Aliculastrum debilis. Confusion around the characters to distinguish this species is well patent in the literature. For example, Pilsbry (1917) mentioned that the illustration of Aliculastrum debilis in Sowerby (1870: pl. 5, sp. 28 a, b) show a projecting point at the posterior end of the columella, although such feature is not referred by Pease (1860). Carpenter (1865) mentioned that Aliculastrum debilis is identical to Atys succisa, and simply a slender version of Atys alicula. Pilsbry (1895) mentioned that Atys angustata is a synonym of Aliculastrum cylindricum but, his description of the species: “ a very narrow shell with both ends thinner and strongly sinuous at the posterior ends ”; resembles Aliculastrum debilis rather than Aliculastrum cylindricum. Similarly, Kay (1979) expressed doubts about a species described by Pilsbry (1917), which he named Atys cortuna that only differs from Aliculastrum debilis by possessing a wider posterior end; Kay (1979) synonymized both species under the name Atys debilis. Aliculastrum debilis has a more elongated semi-translucent shell with deep spiral grooves at both ends, when compared with Aliculastrum cylindricum, which has a more inflated opaque shell with shallower spiral grooves at both ends. Besides, the former usually has a narrower shell towards both ends, whereas the latter has a broader anterior end compared to its posterior end. Moreover, these two species can be distinguished easily based on their anatomical features as documented above. This species has been placed under the genus Atys by most authors although it possesses features that are different from the type species Atys naucum; for example, a cylindrical shell, gizzard plates with large ridges and complex male reproductive system with two seminal ducts. Aliculastrum debilis has an asymmetric radula; the inner lateral tooth with strong denticulation along the outer margin appears only at the right side. This character is found also in another Aliculastrum species studied in this work (e. g. A. parallelum). Preliminary phylogenetic data (Too 2011) suggest the inclusion of this species in the genus Aliculastrum.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF81A267FF78FECEFD946835.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. West Pacific (Not specified in the original description). Material examined. Mariana Islands, Guam, 4 spcs dissected, UF 374138, H = 6.8 – 9.6 mm. Animal (Fig. 1 C): Body whitish-translucent, white dots scattered over the body, more dense at pallial lobe edge and ventral areas of parapodial lobes, white blotches scattered over cephalic shield; between eyes, edges of cephalic and parapodial lobes with darker pigmentation; red blotches scattered on the mantle; eyes visible. Shell (Figs 2 D, 8 A, B): Maximum height 12.5 mm; milky white; thick, robust, semi-opaque, cylindrical, both sides of body whorl nearly parallel, rounded anteriorly and conical posteriorly, apex imperforate; spire sunken, aperture narrow, widening towards posterior edge, outer lip elevated above the apex; spiral grooves at both ends only (anterior = 17 – 18, posterior = 14 – 20), fine longitudinal growth lines present throughout shell; orangecoloured periostracum observed. Jaws: Present, crescent shape. Radula (Figs 8 C, D): Radular formula at mid-point 27 x 12.1.1.0.12; median tooth with broad base, triangular central cusp with thinner membrane-like structure on both sides, central cusp becomes more pointed posteriorly, pseudo-triangular cusp on both sides; inner lateral tooth presents only at right side, hook-shaped, broader base compared to outer lateral teeth, with semi-circular projection outwardly, broader than outer lateral teeth, strong denticulation along outer margin; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, slender, with semi-circular projection outwardly, groove along the outer margin, size decreases outwardly. Gizzard plates (Figs 8 E, F): Three gizzard plates; broader at anterior part, narrower towards posterior end; 8 – 9 ridges, covered by tiny rods with pointed tips at both anterior and posterior sides, density of rods higher at anterior half of gizzard plate; posterior half of gizzard plate lacks rods on posterior side of ridges. Male reproductive system (Fig. 8 G): Total length 3.4 mm (H = 8.54 mm). Formed by three parts: prostate, seminal ducts and penial region; prostate elongated, semi-translucent, faint striations at distal end, division into lobes not evident; two seminal ducts, first seminal duct whitish, narrower than second seminal duct, connects distally at a pouch close to prostate and proximally close to penial sheath, coils around second seminal duct, second seminal duct yellowish, broad, proximal part of both ducts semi-translucent; penial region elongated, semitranslucent.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF81A267FF78FECEFD946835.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. There is hardly any record on the habitat for this species. Materials examined were sampled on shallow areas up to 18 m depth. Geographical distribution. Japan, Guam, Fiji, Tahiti (Adams, 1862; Martens & Langkavel, 1871; Watson, 1886; present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF81A267FF78FECEFD946835.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Aliculastrum parallelum was originally ascribed to the genus Bulla, but from very early on, authors like Sowerby (1870), Martens & Langkavel (1871), and Watson (1886) consider this species to belong on the genus Atys; later Pilsbry (1921) and Habe (1952) included it in the genus Aliculastrum. Adams (1862), apparently unaware of Gould (1846) ’ s work, described a similar species as Cylichna parallela, which was collected in Tsushima, Japan (Strait of Korea; as Tsu-Sima). Comparison of the original descriptions revealed that these two species are identical and likely synonyms (Gould, 1846; Adams, 1862). Aliculastrum parallelum does not have an ovoid inflated shell as the type species of the genus Atys (Atys naucum); moreover, the gizzard plates are also different from those of A. naucum with presence of few broad ridges (Carlson & Hoff 1999). On the other hand, Aliculastrum parallelum shares similarities with the other studied species of Aliculastrum by possessing a cylindrical robust shell, and, as in the species Aliculastrum debilis, an asymmetric radula with strongly denticulated inner lateral teeth and a male reproductive system with two seminal ducts. Moreover, preliminary phylogenetic data (Too 2011) suggest the inclusion of this species in a clade together with the other two species of Aliculastrum.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF87A267FF78FE11FA966A94.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Atys naucum (Linnaeus, 1758) Type locality. Ambon region, Indonesia (based on Rumphius 1705). The genus Atys was first introduced by Montfort (1810) with type species Atys cymbulus Montfort, 1810. This species was considered a synonym of Bulla naucum Linnaeus, 1758 by Pilsbry (1895), and apparently even before by Sowerby (1870). Montfort (1810) referred the species to the African coast, although he did not specify the exact locality; though, the author was likely referring to the east coast of Africa, because A. naucum is only known in the Indo-West Pacific. Species have been ascribed to this genus mostly based on shell morphology. The genus is characterized by umbilicate oval-elongate or inflated shells, with spiral grooves. The gizzard plates are covered with tiny rods and the radula has a median tooth (Bergh 1901; Lin 1997; Carlson & Hoff 1999). Species of the genus Atys are commonly found on shallow sandy bottoms in tropical and temperate regions and about 50 species have been reported in the Indo-West Pacific (OBIS 2012 a) (see Tab. 2 for diagnostic characters of species described here).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF87A265FF78FC74FED568FE.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Balabalagan Islands, between Borneo and Sulawesi (Paternoster Islands) Material examined. Mariana Islands, Guam, 2 spcs dissected, UF 374136, H = 6.27 mm, 6.6 mm. Animal (Fig. 1 D): Body whitish-translucent, white dots scattered all over body, red dots and white blotches on mantle; eyes visible. Shell (Figs 2 E, 9 A, B): Maximum height 11.75 mm; whitish; fragile, thin, semi-translucent, elongated, oval, with slightly convex sides, anterior end protruded, posterior end truncated; spire sunken, outer lip elevated slightly above the apex, aperture narrow posteriorly and broader anteriorly, columella short, slightly concave, with a fold at the base; spiral grooves throughout shell but weaken in middle part, conspicuous axial lines present, creating netlike pattern all over the shell but weaken in middle part. Jaws: Elongated with multiple denticles (Carlson & Hoff 2000). Radula: Radular formula at mid-point 21 – 23 x 5 – 4.1.4 – 5; median tooth broad, slightly bilobed, with weak denticulation and small lateral cusp; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, with weak denticulation (Carlson & Hoff 2000). There is no differentiation between inner and outer lateral teeth. Gizzard plates (Figs 9 C – E): Three gizzard plates; broader at anterior part, narrower towards posterior end; 20 ridges, thick, become crescent-shaped towards both ends, middle ridges inverted V-shaped, ridges covered by single rows of tiny rods with pointed tips along top edge, both anterior and posterior sides of ridges smooth. Male reproductive system (Fig. 9 F): Total length 3 mm (H = 6.27 mm). Formed by three parts: prostate, seminal duct and penial region; prostate single-lobed, ovoid, translucent; long seminal duct connects the prostate to penial region, about four times the length of prostate, opaque-yellow; penial region cylindrical-elongated, about half of the length of seminal duct, slightly broader than seminal duct, semi-translucent.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF87A265FF78FC74FED568FE.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. Shallow water, reef flat to 21 m depth on sandy bottom (Carlson & Hoff 2000; Gosliner et al. 2008). Geographical distribution. Indonesia, the Philippines, Guam, Palau, Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji (Kay 1979; Carlson & Hoff 2000; present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF87A265FF78FC74FED568FE.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species has a conspicuous reticulated sculpture on the shell, which is uncommon among haminoeids species. This feature can also be seen in Schepman’s (1913: pl. 32, fig. 2 a, b) illustration of the holotype. Jaws and radula could not be successful prepared for SEM and descriptions are based on Carlson & Hoff (2000). According to the latter authors, this species possesses a bilobed median tooth with fine denticulation. This feature is known in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic species Atys macandrewii (Martinez & Ortea, 1998) and was found in the new species here described and named Atys pittmani. The shell of Atys multistriatus and its anatomy differs from the type species Atys naucum. The disparity of shell shapes and anatomies across Atys species hints that the genus may not be monophyletic. Preliminary molecular phylogenetic results (Too 2011) point in this direction, but a generic splitting of Atys will require the use of a broader taxon sampling; therefore, we refrain to do it at this stage.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9BA27BFF78FF12FE026F9D.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Black Rock, Maui Island, Hawaii.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9BA27BFF78FF12FE026F9D.taxon	etymology	Etymology. We name this species after Cory Pittman, a chief collaborator and provider of specimens from the Hawaiian Islands. This also intends to honour his brilliant and dedicated work on the taxonomy and diversity of heterobranch gastropods of Hawaii.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9BA27BFF78FF12FE026F9D.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. Maui, Hawaii, 1 spc. dissected and sequenced, ZMBN 81673, H = 10 mm; Black Rock, Maui, Hawaii, 2 spcs studied (holotype and paratype), ZMBN 92894, H = 6 (paratype), 8 (holotype) mm; the Philippines, 1 spc. dissected, MNHN, Paris (S 18 / OT 756), H = 4.9 mm. Animal (Fig. 1 E): Body whitish-opaque, whitish pigmentation densely covering cephalic shield and parapodial lobes; white and red blotches on the mantle; eyes visible. Barcode: GenBank Accession No KF 735657 (ZMBN 81673). Shell (Figs 2 F, 10 A, B): Maximum height 10 mm; whitish; fragile, thin, semi-translucent, ovo-cylindrical, elongated, anterior end protruded, posterior end truncated; spire sunken, outer lip elevated slightly above the apex, aperture narrow posteriorly and slightly broader anteriorly, strongly calcified callus at the end of columella but does not form tooth-like projection; spiral grooves at both ends (anterior = 14 – 18, posterior = 5 – 9), light axial lines present. Jaws: Present, crescent shape. Radula (Figs 10 C – F): Radular formula at mid-point 27 – 32 x 7 – 4.1.4 – 7; median tooth rounded-triangular to bilobed, denticulation present along edge; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, slender, size decreases outwardly. There is no differentiation between inner and outer lateral teeth. Gizzard plates (Figs 10 G, H): Three gizzard plates; long and narrow; 22 – 28 ridges, semi-circular, pseudorachis presents, ridges covered by single rows of tiny rods with pointed tips along top margin, both anterior and posterior sides of ridges smooth. Male reproductive system (Fig. 10 I): Total length 2 mm (H = 10 mm). Formed by three parts: prostate, seminal duct and penial region; prostate elongated-pyriform, single-lobed, opaque-yellow, broad posteriorly, narrower towards seminal duct; seminal duct shorter and narrower than prostate, creamy-white; penial region cylindrical-elongated, translucent.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9BA27BFF78FF12FE026F9D.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. Mud flat or on algae Halimeda; up to 10 m deep. Geographical distribution. the Philippines and Maui, Hawaii (present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9BA27BFF78FF12FE026F9D.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Shells of this species have spiral grooves at both ends interconnected with light axial lines throughout shell, a feature also found in Atys multistriatus (here studied), Atys dactylus and Atys jeffreysi, the latter two species from the Atlantic Ocean. Live animals of both Atys multistriatus and Atys pittmani are highly similar. Whereas in Atys multistriatus the white dots visible through the shell in the dorsal part of the mantle form compact clusters, in Atys pittmani those are separated and sparse apart intermingled with red dots. Also the reticulated pattern in the shell is conspicuous in Atys multistriatus whereas in Atys pitttmani is very light almost inconspicuous. Anatomically they possess distinct male reproductive systems; Atys pittmani has an elongated and distally broader prostate and shorter seminal duct. Additionally, we have evidence from preliminary molecular phylogenetic analyses that confirm the different identities of these two species (Too 2011). Both specimens examined of Atys pittmani have identical gizzard plates and male reproductive systems, but the radula showed some variability; the specimen from Hawaii had rounded-triangular rachidian teeth whereas, the specimen from the Philippines has broader bilobed rachidian teeth. In both specimens the rachidian teeth were denticulate along the top edge.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9BA279FF78F96FFAB16C3A.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Hawaii. Material examined. Hawaii, 1 shell examined, ZMB Moll 112.677 (paratype; see Fig. 12), H = 9.45 mm; Maui, Hawaii, live image taken, ZMBN 81656, H = 6 mm; Tahiti, 1 shell examined, ZMBN 87082, H = 4.1 mm; Tahiti, 1 spc. dissected, ZMBN 87082, H = 4.9 mm; the Philippines, 2 spcs dissected, MNHN, Paris (B 31 / OT 1042), H = 4.5 mm, 6.4 mm. Animal (Fig. 1 F): Body whitish-opaque, dark dots scattered over the body, abundant red blotches on the mantle; eyes visible. Shell (Figs 2 G, 11 A): Maximum height 14 mm; whitish; thick, translucent, barrel-shape, oval, inflated, conspicuously wider at the centre, narrower posteriorly; anterior end protruded, posterior end truncated, apex perforate; spire sunken, umbilicated, aperture narrow posteriorly and broader anteriorly; spiral grooves at both ends only (anterior = 11 – 20, posterior = 11 – 16), which become closer towards the ends, spiral grooves deeper towards both ends forming step-like grooves, faint axial lines present. Jaws: Present, crescent shape. Radula (Figs 11 B, C): Radular formula at mid-point 25 – 28 x 7 – 6.1.6 – 7; median tooth with broad base, triangular central cusp with membrane-like structure on both sides, shorter triangular lateral cusps present; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, base with rectangular projection outwardly, grooves along both outer and inner margins, size decreases outwardly. There is no differentiation between inner and outer lateral teeth. Gizzard plates (Figs 11 D, E): Three gizzard plates; long and narrow; 21 – 31 ridges on each side of pseudorachis, V-shaped, ridges covered by single rows of tiny rods with pointed tips along top edge of ridge, both anterior and posterior sides of ridges smooth. Male reproductive system (Fig. 11 F): Total length 1.5 mm (H = 6.4 mm). Formed by three parts: prostate, seminal duct and penial region; prostate elongated-ovoid, bilobed, proximal lobe larger and opaque-yellowish, striations on proximal lobe sometimes present, distal lobe semi-translucent, creamy-white; prostate inserts laterally at the beginning of posterior part of seminal duct, seminal duct broad, anterior part semi-translucent, posterior part opaque-yellowish; penial region elongated, translucent, about same length as seminal duct, slightly narrower than seminal duct.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9BA279FF78F96FFAB16C3A.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. Sandy bottom or on Halimeda beds between depth of 3 – 15 m (Gosliner et al. 2008; present study). Geographical distribution. Madagascar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Guam, Tahiti, Hawaii (Kuroda & Habe 1952; Gosliner et al. 2008; present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9BA279FF78F96FFAB16C3A.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Shells of this species vary from thin and fragile (Pease 1860) to slightly thick but always semitranslucent. Pilsbry (1895) mentioned that Atys semistriatus is identical to Atys ehrenbergi Issel, 1869, which is a fossil found in the Red Sea. The con-specificity of these species remains to be confirmed. This species possesses an ovoid inflated shell, a feature shared with the type species Atys naucum, but its gizzard plates, radula and male reproductive system have different structure and arrangement (Bergh 1901; Lin 1997; Carlson & Hoff 1999).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9CA27CFF78FF12FE796C97.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Black Rock, Maui Island, Hawaii	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9CA27CFF78FF12FE796C97.taxon	etymology	Etymology. This species is only known from Hawaii and we named it after a traditional musical instrument of these islands, the ukulele guitar, a “ derived form ” of the Portuguese “ cavaquinho ” guitar introduced in Hawaii during the 19 th century by Portuguese immigrants.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9CA27CFF78FF12FE796C97.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. Maui, Hawaii, 1 spc. dissected, ZMBN 89710, H = 5.4 mm. Black Rock, Maui, Hawaii, 1 spc. sequenced, ZMBN 89707 (holotype), H = 3.5 mm. Black Rock, Maui, Hawaii, 1 spc., ZMBN 89708 (paratype), H = 4.2 mm. Black Rock, Maui, Hawaii, 1 spc., ZMBN 89709 (paratype), H = 3.1 mm. Animal (Fig. 1 G): Body whitish-translucent, white dots scattered over the body, more dense on edges and mid part (between mouth and eyes) of cephalic shield, forming light yellowish blotches on the mantle, dark dots scattered over the parapodial lobes; eyes visible, inserted on unpigmented periocular areas. Barcode: GenBank Accession No KF 735658 (ZMBN 89707). Shell (Figs 3 A, 13 A, B): Maximum height 5.4 mm; whitish; fragile, semi-translucent, barrel-shape, elongated, widest right below the mid-line, anterior end protruded, posterior end truncated; spire sunken, outer lip elevated above the apex, aperture narrow posteriorly and slightly broader anteriorly, umbilicus present; step-like spiral grooves at both ends (anterior = 11, posterior = 11), which become closer towards the ends, faint bands at the middle part. Jaws: Present, crescent shape. Radula (Figs 13 D – G): Radular formula at mid-point 23 x 6.1.6; median tooth bilobed with broad base, and conspicuous denticulation along edge, shorter triangular lateral cusps present; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, broad base with semi-circular projection outwardly, groove along inner margin, weak denticulation along outer margin, size decreases outwardly. There is no differentiation between inner and outer lateral teeth. Gizzard plates (Figs 13 H, I): Three gizzard plates; long and narrow; 18 ridges on each side of pseudo-rachis, ridges covered by single rows of tiny rods with pointed tips along top edge of ridges, both anterior and posterior sides of ridges smooth. Male reproductive system: Unknown.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9CA27CFF78FF12FE796C97.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. Sandy bottom between 6 – 17 m deep (present study). Geographical distribution. Maui, Hawaii (present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9CA27CFF78FF12FE796C97.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species has a bulloid shell more elongated than Atys semistriatus. The colour patterns of Atys semistriatus and Atys ukulele nov. sp. are distinct. The former has large conspicuous red blotches in the mantle and dark spots scattered over the cephalic shield, whereas Atys ukulele has a mantle pigmented with faint, almost inconspicuous yellowish blotches and a cephalic shield with white dots along the edges and between the eyes. Moreover, Atys ukulele has a distinct radular median tooth, slightly bilobed with the presence of conspicuous denticulation along the margin. The reproductive system was damaged during dissection hindering comparison with Atys semistriatus.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9CA27CFF78FA69FE4E6EFC.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Bulla dentifera Adams, 1850 This genus was originally named Dinia by H. and A. Adams (1854) as a subgenus of Atys. It has been placed as a subgenus of Cylichna in Scaphandridae (Thiele 1931; Maes 1967), or as a genus of Scaphandridae (Pilsbry 1921) and Haminoeidae (Habe 1952; Burn 1978). Since Dinia was preoccupied by a group of lepidopteran insects (Walker 1854), Iredale (1936) introduced the new generic name Diniatys with the type species Diniatys dentifer, which was originally described as Bulla dentifera (Adams 1850). The traditional diagnostic character of the genus is the tooth-like projection at the end of columella. Shells are usually ovoid and broad with fine spiral grooves and without umbilicus (Burn 1978). Three species were described in the Indo-West Pacific: D. dentifer (Adams, 1850), D. monodonta (Adams, 1850) and D. truncatula (Schepman, 1913) (Burn 1978; Carlson & Hoff 2003; Qi 2004; Gosliner et al. 2008). According to Schepman (1913), D. truncatula was found at a depth of 522 m in the Sulu Sea off the Philippines (see Tab. 3 for diagnostic characters of species described here).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9DA272FF78FF12FB946E97.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Marutea Atoll, French Polynesia (Lord Hood’s Island). Material examined. the Philippines, 1 shell examined, MNHN, Paris (B 17 / OT 793), H = 3.5 mm; Mariana Islands, Guam, 5 spcs dissected, UF 374130, H = 3.1 – 4.6 mm; Maui, Hawaii, 1 spc. dissected, ZMBN 81706, H = 4 mm; the Philippines, 1 spc. dissected, MNHN, Paris (B 17 / OT 793), H = 3.8 mm. Animal (Fig. 1 H): Whitish and greenish pigmentation abundant all over body; dark blotches present on mantle; eyes visible. Shell (Figs 3 B, 14 A, B): Maximum height 12 mm; whitish; fragile, translucent, ovoid, narrower towards both ends, posterior part broader than anterior part, anterior end protruded, posterior end truncated; spire sunken, columella ends in tooth-like projection; spiral grooves at both ends only (anterior = 12 – 13, posterior = 15), inconspicuous axial lines present throughout shell. Jaws (Figs 14 C, D): Present, crescent shape, jaw rodlets with 9 – 11 denticles. Radula (Figs 14 E, F): Radular formula at mid-point 16 – 22 x 6.1.6; median tooth with broad base, sharp triangular central cusp, small triangular lateral cusp; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, broad base with semi-circular projection outwardly, size decreases outwardly. Gizzard plates (Figs 15 A, B): Three gizzard plates; broad, almost equal size from anterior to posterior, 11 – 13 ridges, rachis conspicuous, single rows of rods with pointed tips along top edge of ridges, anterior side of ridges and top side of rachis covered by tiny rods with pointed tips, posterior side of ridges smooth, density of rods increases posteriorly. Male reproductive system (Fig. 15 C): Total length 4.6 mm (H = 3.5 mm). Formed by three parts: prostate, seminal duct and penial region; prostate elongated, bilobed, proximal lobe larger, semi-translucent, distal lobe opaque-yellowish; long and thin seminal duct connects prostate and penial region, anterior part of seminal duct narrower and translucent, coils into a loop before inserting penial region; penial region elongated, semi-translucent, about half of length of seminal duct, a narrower duct is observed within.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF9DA272FF78FF12FB946E97.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. Associated with cyanobacteria, particularly Lyngbya, on rock reef flats and beds of Halimeda spp. at the depth of up to 21 m (Gosliner et al. 2008; present study). Geographical distribution. Madagascar, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Guam, Hawaii, French Polynesia (Watson 1886; Kay 1979; Gosliner et al. 2008; present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF91A271FF78FF12FC9A6F68.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Balabalagan Islands located between Borneo and Sulawesi (Paternoster Islands). Material examined. Mariana Islands, Guam, 2 spcs dissected, UF 299907, H = 6.1, 6.3 mm. Animal (Fig. 1 I): Body whitish-translucent, whitish dots abundant over the body, densely organized between eyes and around edge of cephalic shield; mantle with dark brownish network of lines and whitish blotches throughout; eyes visible. Shell (Figs 3 C, 16 A – C): Maximum height 12 mm; whitish; fragile, thin, translucent, ovoid, narrower towards both ends, posterior part broader than anterior part, anterior end protruded, posterior end truncated; spire sunken, columella end semi-translucent, strongly calcified, folded outwardly, becoming thicker but not forming a tooth-like projection; spiral grooves at both ends only (anterior = 8 – 10, posterior = 5 – 6), inconspicuous axial lines present throughout shell. Jaws: Present, crescent shape. Radula (Figs 16 D, E): Radular formula at mid-point 30 – 36 x 8 – 6.1.6 – 8; median tooth at anterior part of radula semi-circular and more pointed at posterior part; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, grooves along both outer and inner margins, size increases outwardly but outermost tooth smallest. Gizzard plates (Figs 16 F, G): Three gizzard plates; widest in the middle, narrower towards both ends, 14 – 15 ridges, V-shaped, rachis conspicuous, top edge of ridges and rachis covered by tiny rods with pointed tips, both anterior and posterior sides of ridges smooth. Male reproductive system (Fig. 16 H): Total length 4 mm (H = 6.1 mm). Formed by three parts: prostate, seminal duct and penial region; prostate single-lobed, elongated, opaque-yellow; long and thin seminal duct connects prostate and penial region, translucent, slightly coils at both ends; penial region elongated, lightyellowish, about half of length of seminal duct.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF91A271FF78FF12FC9A6F68.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. Sandy bottom where it feeds upon cyanobacterium Microcoleus, between 12 – 27 m deep (Gosliner et al. 2008, present study). Geographical distribution. the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Guam, Hawaii (Gosliner et al. 2008; present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF91A271FF78FF12FC9A6F68.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species has been subjected to taxonomic confusion. Schepman (1913) named it Haminoea dubia based on features of the gizzard plates and outer lateral teeth. Carlson & Hoff (2003) placed it provisionally in the genus Diniatys and Gosliner et al. (2008) named this species Haminoea sp. 2. Shells of this species displayed a strongly calcified callus at the end of the columella folding outwardly, which is distinct from the tooth-like projection at the end of columella in Diniatys dentifer. In addition, this species also shows differences in the gizzard plates and radula compared to Diniatys dentifer. The median tooth in D. dubia is semi-circular, whereas in D. dentifer it has a sharp triangular central cusp with smaller triangular cusps at both sides. Gizzard plates of this species display single rows of tiny rods along the top edge of ridges, whereas the latter possesses tiny rods on both top edge and anterior side of ridges. On the other hand, both species possess male reproductive systems with long and fine seminal duct and elongated narrow penial region. Preliminary molecular phylogenetic analyses (Too 2011) further support the inclusion of this species in the genus Diniatys.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF91A276FF78F933FC5E6817.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Bulla curta Adams, 1850 Pilsbry (1921) introduced Liloa as a subgenus of Haminoeidae with type species Haminoea curta tomaculum Pilsbry, 1917. According to Pilsbry (1917), this species has a narrower shell compared to Bulla curta described by Adams (1850). Habe (1952) considered both species to be synonyms and gave Liloa genus status in the family Haminoeidae. Pilsbry (1921) stated that species of the genus Liloa possess narrow shells with spiral grooves throughout but some authors claimed that some species only have spiral grooves at the ends of the shell (Habe 1952; Lin 1997; Rudman 1998 a; Qi 2004). Species recognized in the Indo-West Pacific include L. curta (Adams, 1850), L. brevis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833), L. porcellana (Gould, 1859), L. translucens (Adams, 1862), L. incisula Yokoyama, 1928 and L. nipponensis (Nomura & Hatai, 1940) (Burn 1978; Lin 1997; Gosliner et al. 2008; OBIS 2012 b) (see Tab. 4 for diagnostic characters of species described here).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF96A274FF78FEEAFB2B688D.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Indo-Pacific (not specified in the original description). Material examined. Guam, UF 374131, H = 15 mm; the Philippines, 1 shell examined, MNHN, Paris (S 12 / OT 575), H = 3.1 mm; the Philippines, 5 spcs dissected, MNHN, Paris (S 12 / OT 575), H = 3.4 – 7.5 mm; the Philippines, 2 spcs dissected, MNHN, Paris (S 5 / OT 392), H = 5.4 mm, 6 mm. Animal (Fig. 1 J): Body whitish-translucent, pinkish dots scattered over the body, more dense between eyes and mid part (between mouth and eyes) of cephalic shield; white and red blotches scattered on mantle; eyes visible. Shell (Figs 3 D, 17 A – C): Maximum height 18 mm; whitish; thin and fragile, translucent, cylindrically oval, sides slightly convex only, anterior end slightly rounded, posterior end truncated; spire sunken, aperture broad, outer lip thin, base semi-circular; spiral grooves covering entire shell, distance between spiral grooves almost equal, faint irregular axial lines present. Jaws (Fig. 17 D): Present, crescent shape, jaw rodlets with 7 – 10 denticles. Radula (Figs 17 E, F): Radular formula at mid-point 19 – 25 x 8 – 7.1.7 – 8; median tooth with broad base, large triangular central cusp, small triangular lateral cusps; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, slender, base with semicircular projection outwardly, groove along the outer margin, size decreases outwardly. Inner-lateral teeth not distinct. Gizzard plates (Figs 17 G, H): Three gizzard plates; widest in the middle, narrower towards both ends, 27 – 42 ridges, single rows of rods with pointed tips along top edge of ridges, both anterior and posterior sides of ridges covered densely by tiny rods with pointed tips. Male reproductive system (Fig. 17 I): Total length 2.5 mm (H = 7.5 mm). Formed by three parts: prostate, seminal ducts and penial region; prostate oval-rounded, bilobed, proximal lobe narrower, opaque-yellowish, faint striations sometimes present, distal lobe light-brownish; translucent pouch connects to the prostate, light-yellowish mass observed within, pouch opens to two seminal ducts, first seminal duct translucent, with hook-like posterior end, second seminal duct broad and short, translucent, connects to the penial region; penial region elongated, translucent, with opaque inner duct visible.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF96A274FF78FEEAFB2B688D.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. Sandy bottom in shallow water (Qi 2004; Gosliner et al. 2008; present study). Geographical distribution. Red Sea, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Guam, New Caledonia, Hawaii (Habe 1952; Qi 2004; Gosliner et al. 2008; present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF96A274FF78FEEAFB2B688D.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Pilsbry (1917) named a shell that was identical but narrower than Liloa curta as Haminea curta tomaculum. Later, Pilsbry (1921) considered that both “ curta ” and “ tomaculum ” deserved species status. Additionally, Pilsbry (1921) described Haminea olopana, based on a shell that was more convex than Haminea curta and Haminea tomaculum and with spiral grooves more distantly spaced at the centre and placed all three species in the new subgenus Liloa. Kay (1979) synonymised these species under the name Haminoea curta. However, the original description of H. olopana fits Liloa porcellana (Gould, 1859), which possess a cylindrical and translucent shell, with spiral grooves more visible at both ends, arched callus at the end of columella and the anterior end of the shell subtruncated. The species Liloa curta has been either ascribed to the genus Liloa (e. g. Habe 1952; Qi 2004) or to the genus Atys (e. g. Gosliner et al. 2008). However, this species possesses both shell and anatomical features that are different from the type species Atys naucum. Liloa curta has unique gizzard plates, which have 27 – 42 ridges, with pointed rods along the top edge and smaller pointed rods densely covering both anterior and posterior sides of ridges. The male reproductive system of this species is also different from other haminoeids. It possesses two seminal ducts interconnected at the entrance of a translucent pouch showing a yellowish mass content. The first seminal duct has a hook-like posterior end, which might be a synapomorphy of the genus Liloa.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF94A275FF78FE59FEBB6B12.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality. Kagoshima Bay, Japan. Material examined. Kagoshima, Japan, 1 shell examined (holotype), USNM 1357, H = 12 mm. Mariana Islands, Guam, 3 spcs dissected, UF 299895, H = 9.7 – 10 mm; the Philippines, 1 spc. dissected, MNHN, Paris (S 6 / OT 926), H = 7.8 mm. Maui, Hawaii, 1 spc dissected, ZMBN 89712, H = 4.2 mm. Maui, Hawaii, 1 shell examined, ZMBN 89712, H = 2.8 mm. Animal (Figs 1 K, L): Body whitish-translucent, white dots scattered over the body, more dense at cephalic shield; eyes visible. Shell (Fig. 3 E – G, 18 A): Maximum height 19 mm; whitish translucent; fragile, thin, elongated-cylindrical, both anterior and posterior ends truncated, anterior end narrower; spire sunken, outer lip thin; spiral grooves covering entire shell in adults (which become closer towards the ends) and only visible at shell ends in juveniles; faint axial lines present irregularly. Jaws (Fig. 18 B): Present, crescent shape, jaw rodlets with 6 - 10 denticles. Radula (Figs 18 C – F): Radular formula at mid-point 18 – 20 x 7 – 4.1.1.1.4 – 7; median tooth with broad base, triangular central cusp prominent, small triangular lateral cusp; inner lateral tooth hook-shaped, base with semicircular projection outwardly, groove along outer margin, weak denticulation along groove; outer lateral teeth hook-shaped, base with semi-circular projection outwardly, weak groove along outer margin, size decreases outwardly. Gizzard plates (Figs 19 A, B): Three gizzard plates; almost equal size from anterior to posterior, 10 – 11 ridges, covered by rods with pointed tips along top edge of ridges, dense tiny rods with pointed tips on both anterior and posterior sides of ridges, gaps between ridges smooth. Male reproductive system (Fig. 19 C): Total length 4.2 mm (H = 10 mm). Formed by three parts: prostate, seminal ducts and penial region; prostate oval, bilobed, proximal lobe smaller, opaque-brownish, distal lobe lightyellowish; translucent duct connects prostate to creamy-yellowish striated (?) glandular region, which opens distally to first seminal duct that possesses hook-like posterior end, and proximally opens to second seminal duct, translucent, coils twice before connecting to penial region; penial region oval, translucent, with convoluted opaqueyellowish inner glandular duct connecting to genital opening.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF94A275FF78FE59FEBB6B12.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology. Sandy bottom below 29 m deep (Lin, 1997; present study). Geographical distribution. Japan, China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Guam, Big Island, Maui, Oahu and French Frigate Shoals of Hawaii (Qi 2004; present study).	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
039387C8FF94A275FF78FE59FEBB6B12.taxon	discussion	Remarks. There are a few conflicting features about the description of this species. Some authors referred to Liloa porcellana with spiral grooves only at both ends of shell (Pilsbry 1895; Habe 1952; Lin 1997). However, the original description states that spiral grooves are more visible at both ends, which does not imply that the middle part of the shell is smooth (Gould 1859). The study of the holotype (USNM 1357) confirmed the presence of spiral grooves throughout the shell but they are in fact faint in the middle part of the shell. Larger specimens that we examined (H ≥ 4.2 mm) have spiral grooves along the entire shell, with distance between grooves decreasing towards both ends; whereas the small specimen (H = 2.8 mm) have spiral grooves only at both ends of the shell (Figs 1 K – L, 2 E – G). The holotype of Liloa porcellana has a narrower posterior end compared to its anterior end. However, this was not exactly the case for the shells examined during this study, but differences in shell height may explain this phenotypic difference, since none of our specimens was as large as the holotype (H = 12 mm). The anatomical features of our specimens match those described by Habe (1952). This species can be distinguished from Liloa curta by a slender-elongated shell shape and spiral grooves that become closer towards the ends of the shell, although the latter feature may vary ontogenetically. Also, Liloa porcellana only has spiral grooves in the mid-region of the shell in adult specimens; in juveniles, those can be faint or absent. Both species have similar radula. The gizzard plates of Liloa porcellana have fewer and far apart ridges than Liloa curta where the ridges are numerous and tight together. Moreover, the male reproductive system of Liloa porcellana has a longer and twisted secondary seminal duct (Fig. 19 C, sd 2) and a conspicuous duct connecting the prostate to a globose glandular region whereas in Liloa curta the prostate almost sits on top of the globose glandular region.	en	Too, Chin Chin, Carlson, Clay, Hoff, Patty Jo, Malaquias, Manuel António E. (2014): Diversity and systematics of Haminoeidae gastropods (Heterobranchia: Cephalaspidea) in the tropical West Pacific Ocean: new data on the genera Aliculastrum, Atys, Diniatys and Liloa. Zootaxa 3794 (3): 355-392, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3794.3.3
