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Updated 2/5/2026

Family Siphonariidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Siphonaria nuttallii



Kapoho Point, Oahu, 12mm


Kuki'o, Hawaii

Mokuleia, Oahu

 

Kaupo, Oahu

Black Point, Oahu

 

Diamond Head, Oahu

Portlock, Oahu

 
   

FALSE 'OPIHI

Abundant on rocky shores in the splash zone.  Two forms exist, one with orderly ribs, the other with ribs of mixed length and width.  Unlike true 'opihi, this species was not used as food.  Attains 0.7 inch, 20mm.  Endemic to Hawaii, formerly known as Siphonaria normalis chirura.