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Updated 10/15/2025

Family Cerithiidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Cerithium nesioticum



Mokapu, Oahu, 2 feet


Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu


  

ISLAND HORN   MAKA‘AHA

Common in sand under rocks in shallow water.  Stout with fine beaded spirals.  Attains 1 inch, 25 mm.  Red Sea to Japan, Hawaii, and French Polynesia; accidentally introduced to the Eastern Mediterranean.