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Updated 3/12/2026

Family Triviidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Trivirostra scabriuscula



Kahe, Oahu, 40 feet, 7mm
 

Kewalo, Oahu, 80 feet

 

  

 

ROUGH TRIVIA

Uncommon in rubble deeper than 30 feet.  Inflated, dorsal groove deeply impressed but crossed by fine alternating ribs, with fine axial striae in grooves.  Attains 0.5 inch, 12mm.  South Africa to Japan, Hawaii, and the Tuamotus.