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Updated 4/14/2026

Family Eulimidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Melanella bryani 



Kewalo Pipe, Oahu, 45 feet

Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu
 

BRYAN'S EULIMID

Occurs on or near sea cucumbers and sea urchins at any depth.  Shell solid white, spire flexed to the right, whorls inflated, impressed suture, outer lip thick and straight.  Attains 0.4 inch, 10 mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Balcis bryani.