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Updated 4/11/2026

Family Eulimidae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Melanella aciculata



Ma'ili, Oahu, 3 feet, 8 mm


Kaupo, Oahu, 3 feet, 9 mm

Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu

 

NEEDLE EULIMID

Common under various sea cucumbers at any depth.  Slender and somewhat opaque, with a slightly bent apex, suture flush, and scattered varices, outer lip arched slightly forward.  Attains 0.4 inch, 10 mm.  Vietnam to Hawaii and French Polynesia.  Formerly known as Balcis aciculata.