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Family Tellinidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Pinguitellina nucella 

Ala Moana, Oahu, 50 feet

 

NUT TELLIN

Uncommon in sand deeper than 30 feet.  Inflated, with fine concentric folds, pale yellow interior.  Attains 0.5 inch, 12 mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known in Hawaii as Tellina robusta.