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Scaphander pustulosus
Dall, 1895
 

Scaphander pustulosus: shell
Maximum size:  33 mm shell length.

Identification:  The shell of this species has an aperture that expands basally, widely spaced punctate striae and a thickened nodular callus on its inner lip.

Natural history:  Scaphander pustulosus is known only from shells dredged from depths of 80-590 m (262-1936 ft) (Kay, 1979).

Distribution:  Oahu.

Taxonomic notes:  It was first reported from Hawaii in Dall, 1895.

Photo:  CP: 9 mm: Bishop Museum lot # 221123; Oahu.

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