Silvard's Basket Shell, Nassarius silvardi

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Updated 8/26/2025

Family Nassaridae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Reticunassa silvardi

Waianae, Oahu, 110 feet, 6 mm

Ala Wai, Oahu, 200 feet

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.