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Created 10/10/2020

Family Chamidae

ASIAN PACIFIC / HAWAII

Chama pacifica

 



On barge, Phoenician shipyard, Oahu

   

PACIFIC JEWEL OYSTER

Common on hard reef and manmade surfaces within harbors.  Attains 3 inches, 75 mm.  Andaman Sea to Polynesia, introduced to Hawaii.