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Updated 6/24/2024

Family Terebridae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Hastula medipacifica 

Ft. Kamehameha, Oahu

10 feet, 21mm



Punalu'u, Oahu, 4 feet, 24mm

HAWAIIAN WHITE-BANDED AUGER

Uncommon at any depth.  Shell stout with slightly inflated whorls, axial ribs larger and extending over most of the body whorl when compared to Hastula albula.  Degree of brown banding variable.  Attains 3/4 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.