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Updated 9/5/2025

Family Fasciolariidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Fusinus sandvichensis   



Oahu (Padgett Carpenter collection)


Oahu (Ron Tubbs collection)


Bent due to injury, Oahu
   

HAWAIIAN SPINDLE

Rare in sand in deeper than 60 feet.  Siphonal canal long and tapering, strong spiral keels with fine thread between.  Attains 6.7 inches, 170 mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.