Hawaii Reefs

Pimpled Basket Shell

Nassarius papillosus

Location: Big Island, Hawaii

Scientific Name: Nassarius papillosus

Also known as: Pimpled Nassa

Category: Nassa Mud Snails

Size: 1 to 2 in. (2.5 to 5 cm)

Depth: 10-60 ft. (3-18 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, French Polynesia