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Created 3/6/2026

Family Zebinidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Bittinella hiloensis



Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu, 3mm

 

  

HILO RISSO

Occurs under stones or rubble at any depth.  Glassy white, with beaded spirals of equal size crossed by axial ribs, shallow siphonal canal, and columellar rim. Attains 0.1 inch, 4mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Isselia hiloense.