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Updated 8/24/2025

Family Terebridae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Oxymeris cerithina

Makapu'u, Oahu, 15 feet, 29mm

 

CERITH AUGER

Uncommon in sand at any depth.  Attains 2.6 inches, 70mm.   Red Sea to Hawaii and French Polynesia.  Formerly known as Terebra cerithina.