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Family Hipponicidae

HAWAII

Antisabia imbricatus

Kaupo tidepool, Oahu

TILED HOOF SHELL

Common in groups on rocks in shallow water.  Subcircular with radiating ribs granulated by spiral threads, periostracum hair sparse, apex slightly posterior of center.  Attains 1/2 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Hipponix imbricatus.