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Updated 8/24/2025

Family Terebridae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Oxymeris chlorata

Hau'ula, Oahu, 5 feet, 54mm

 

Makapu'u, Oahu, 15 feet, 36mm

 

PINK-SPOTTED AUGER

Uncommon in coarse sand in shallow water.  Attains 4 inches, 100mm.  East Africa to Hawaii and French Polynesia.  Formerly known as Terebra chlorata.