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Updated 11/2/2025

Family Costellariidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Vexillum approximatum



Oahu, 19.5 mm
(Kala'i Sim collection)

APPROXIMATE MITER

Rare in sand deeper than 100 feet.  Whorls convex, elongate pits between curved axial ribs.  Attains 0.8 inch, 20 mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Vexillum (Pusia) approximatum.