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Updated 9/23/2026

Family Nassaridae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Reticunassa silvardi

Sea Tiger, Oahu, 105 feet, 7 mm

 

SILVARD'S BASKET

Uncommon in sand and rubble deeper than 30 feet.  Strong beaded spiral cords forming broad axial ribs.  Attains 0.3 inch, 8 mm.  Indonesia to Hawaii.  Formerly known in Hawaii as a form of Nassarius pauperus.