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Updated 9/8/2013

Family Eulimidae

HAWAII

Melanella bryani 

Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu
Kewalo Pipe, Oahu, 45 feet

BRYAN'S EULIMID

Occasionally found on near sea cucumbers or urchins.  Shell flexed to the right, solid, whorls inflated, suture deeply impressed, outer lip straight.  Attains 0.5 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Balcis bryani.