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Updated 3/12/2025

Family Nacellidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Cellana sandwicensis  

Kaunolu Bay, Lana'i

 

Kaupo, Oahu

Kaupo, Oahu

 

Portlock, Oahu

Ahihi-Kinau NAR, Maui

 


Bellows, Oahu


Juvenile, Bellows, Oahu
   

HAWAIIAN LIMPET    'OPIHI 'ALINALINA

Common on wave-washed coralline algae in the lower intertidal zone.  Has coarse ribs of equal width extending beyond shell margin creating a scalloped outline, interior light gray.  The animal's foot is yellow.  Attains 2.5 inches.  The most popular species for consumption.  Endemic to Hawaii.