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Updated 9/5/2025

Family Fasciolariidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Fusinus sandvichensis   



Oahu. @ Padgett Carpenter


Oahu. @ Ron Tubbs


Bent due to injury, Oahu
   

HAWAIIAN SPINDLE

Rare in sand in deep water.  Siphonal canal long and tapering, strong spiral keels with fine thread between.  Attains 6.7 inches, 170mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.