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Created 8/26/2025

Family Pyramidellidae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Turbonilla varicosa



Kewalo, Oahu, 90 feet

 

  

SWOLLEN PYRAMID

Rare in sand deeper than 30 feet.  White to golden brown.  Attains 2 inches, 50 mm.  Philippines to Fiji and Hawaii.  Formerly known as Turbonilla cornelliana and Turbonilla bella.