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Updated 6/24/2024

Family Terebridae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Terebra (Myurella) pygmaea

Laniakea, Oahu, 4 feet, 9mm

PYGMY AUGER

Fairly common under rocks in shallow water.  Pink with brown spiral at suture, fine axial ribs.  Attains 1/3 inch.  East Africa to Hawaii and the Cook Islands.  Formerly known as Terenolla pygmaea.