Silvard's Basket Shell, Nassarius silvardi

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Updated 8/26/2025

Family Nassaridae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Reticunassa silvardi

Waianae, Oahu, 110 feet, 6mm

Ala Wai, Oahu, 200 feet

SILVARD'S BASKET

Uncommon in sand and rubble deeper than 30 feet. Strong beaded spiral cords forming broad axial ribs. Attains 0.3 inch, 8mm. Indonesia to Hawaii. Formerly known in Hawaii as a form of Nassarius pauperus.