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Created 2/9/2026

Family Assimineidae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Angustassiminea nitida



Kapoho Point, Kailua, Oahu, 3 mm
   

SHINY PALMLEAF SNAIL

This air-breathing snail is common in the spray zone under rocks or gravel near freshwater seeps, along with Ellobiid snails.  It crawls rapidly for shade when disturbed.  Attains 0.1 inch, 3 mm.  Philippines, Micronesia, Hawaii, and Rapa Nui.  Formerly known as Assiminea nitida.