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Updated 4/27/2021
Family Neritidae
HAWAII -
FRESHWATER ENDEMIC
Neritona
granosa
Right, Iao Stream, Maui
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HIHIWAI
Locally common in the middle reaches of pristine streams attached to boulders. Threatened with extinction due to diversion of
stream waters and construction of concrete stream banks. Shell
bumpy with white underside. Attains 2
inches. Endemic to Hawaii. Formerly known as Neritina
granosa. |
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