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Updated 4/25/2026

Family Harpidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Harpa major

   


Hawaii
(Padgett Carpenter collection)


Philippines

Oahu, 250 feet

 

MAJOR HARP

Rare in silty sand deeper than 30 feet around Hawaii, but common elsewhere.  Attains 5.2 inches, 130 mm.  South Africa to Japan, Hawaii and French Polynesia.  Harpa conoidalis is a synonym.