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Updated 6/24/2024

Family Terebridae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Terebra incomparabilis   

Hau'ula, Oahu, 6 feet, 92mm

 

 
Terebra achates, Oahu

Waimanalo, Oahu, 8 feet

HAWAIIAN DARK-SPOTTED AUGER

Rare in shallow water.  Whorls turreted with punctate subsutural band and 3 - 4 rows of spiral pits below.  Attains 5 inches.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Terebra achates.