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Updated 9/19/2022

Family Cerithiidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Bittium impendens

IMPENDENS HORN

Uncommon on shallow reefs and tidepools.  Light tan or purple with fine granulose spirals.  Attains 3/8 inch.  South Africa to Hawaii and Pitcairn.