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Updated 4/10/2026

Family Eulimidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Melanella cumingii



On Holothuria cinerascens,
Hau'ula, Oahu, 2 feet, 22 mm

Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu

 

CUMING'S EULIMID

Fairly common in groups beneath large sea cucumbers at any depth.  Shell straight and solid, with 10-11 slightly convex whorls, irregular varices, impressed suture, and straight outer lip.  Attains 1.8 inches, 40 mm.  Red Sea to Hawaii and Rapa Nui.  Formerly known as Balcis cumingii.