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Family Cerithiidae

HAWAII

Cerithium boeticum 

Kahalu'u tidepool, Hawaii

HAWAIIAN HORN

Abundant on algae on shallow reefs and tidepools.  Variable in color with strong beaded spirals.  Attains 3/8 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.  New species once considered a variety of Cerithium zebrum.