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Updated 8/20/2025

Family Semelidae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Semele australis

Hau'ula, Oahu, 4 feet

 

AUSTRAL CLAM

Uncommon in sand under stones in shallow water.  Shell sculpture of concentric cords overlaid by fine parallel threads.  Attains 1 inch.  Eastern Australia to Hawaii and the Society Islands.