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Family Olividae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Oliva nitidula sandwicensis   

HAWAIIAN OLIVE

Fairly common in coarse sand at any depth.  Color variable, often matches sand nearby.  Attains 1.5 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Oliva paxillus sandwicensis.