Layard's air-breathing Snail, Allochroa layardi

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Updated 8/24/2025

Family Ellobiidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Allochroa layardi

Kapoho Point, Kailua, Oahu

LAYARD'S AIR-BREATHING SNAIL

Uncommon under stones or gravel in the splash zone near brackish water. Attains 6mm. Oman to Japan, Hawaii, and the Tuamotus. Formerly known as Allochroa bronni.