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Updated 9/13/2025

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HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Distorsio burgessi 


Midway, 50 feet
   

BURGESS' TRITON

Rare in sand over hard pavement deeper than 50 feet.  Dark brown grooves on the parietal shield forms a lattice pattern.  Attains 3 inches, 75 mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.