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Updated 8/24/2025

Family Terebridae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Myurella affinis f. peasii 

Punalu'u, Oahu, 5 feet, 28mm

 

Hau'ula, Oahu, 5 feet, 38mm

 



Hulopo'e tidepool, Lana'i

   

PEASE'S RELATED AUGER

Very common at any depth.  Shell stout, whorls slightly inflated, fine flat ribs separated by 11-20 deep punctures on body whorl, white with flesh-colored blotches.  Attains 2 inches, 50mm.   Endemic to Hawaii.  Three distinct forms present in Hawaii are lumped together with Myurella affinis.