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Updated 7/25/2025

Family Terebridae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Hastula lauta

Puu Kala Pt., Hawaii, 50 feet, 21mm

 

Puu Kala Pt., Hawaii, 50 feet, 25mm

 

SEA AUGER

Uncommon in sand deeper than 25 feet.  Dark brown with sharp, widely spaced axial ribs.  Attains 1 inch, 25mm.   Indonesia to Hawaii.  Part of the Hastula matheroniana species complex.