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Updated 4/3/2026

Family Modulidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Indomodulus tectum



Kahuku tidepool, Oahu, 15 mm



Kaunolu tidepool, Lana'i



Kahalu'u tidepool, Hawaii

   

KNOBBY SNAIL

Uncommon under stones in shallow water.  The aperture has a peg on the lower columella, and the orange and green foot is visible beneath the translucent operculum.  Attains 1.2 inches, 30 mm.  Red Sea to Japan, Hawaii, and French Polynesia.  Formerly known as Modulus tectum.