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Family Isognomonidae

HAWAII

Isognomon perna

Kapoho Point, Kailua, Oahu

 

Ft. Kamehameha, Oahu, 3 feet

 

Wailupe, Oahu, 2 feet

BROWN PURSE SHELL

Clusters very common under rocks in shallow water.  Tan with radiating brown ribs, interior light.  Attains 2 inches.  Hawaii & the Indo-Pacific.