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Created 3/9/2025

Family Pectinidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Haumea loxoides 

 

JUDD'S SCALLOP   OLEPE

Live animals form large groups in deep water on sand facing the current, but rarely seen by divers.  Dead shells wash ashore during high surf.  Attains 1 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Haumea juddi.