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Updated 8/20/2025

Family Lasaeidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Nesobornia hawaiensis 

Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu

 

HAWAIIAN CLAM

Groups are common under stones in shallow water.  Shell is semi-translucent.  Able to move freely using highly flexible foot.  Attains 1/2 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Nesobornia bartschi.