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Updated 4/10/2026

Family Eulimidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Melanella kanaka


Kaupo, Oahu, 3 feet, 4 mm

 

KANAKA EULIMID

Common under rocks in shallow water.  Shell conical with a wide base, glassy, spire flexed in two directions, whorls flat, suture flush, varices aligned, outer lip thin and strongly arched forward.  Attains 0.2 inch, 4mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Balcis kanaka.