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Updated 2/18/2023

Family Hipponicidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Antisabia imbricatus



Kuki'o, Hawaii, 2 feet

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.