Yellow-mouth spindle, Peristernia chlorostoma

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Updated 12/28/2025

Family Fasciolariidae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Peristernia chlorostoma



Eggs, Kewalo, Oahu, 50 feet	Onekahakaha tidepool, Hawaii

YELLOW-MOUTH SPINDLE

Common under rocks in shallow water. Cream with varying amount of brown, aperture yellow. Attains 0.8 inch, 21mm. Philippines to Hawaii and the Tuamotus.