Hawaiian Black Nerite (Nerita picea)

Hawaiian Black Nerite, a reference photo — Photo: Manuel CABALLER · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Nerita Picea, also called Hawaiian black nerite or Pipipi in Hawaiian, is a species of marine gastropod mollusc in the family Neritidae commonly found in clusters on the high part of the intertidal zone. This species is found all throughout the Hawaiian coastline and is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. In Hawai‘i black nerite are enjoyed as a snack when boiled.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Hawaiian Black Nerite being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Neripteron neglectum
Nerita melanotragus
Nerita atramentosa
Nerita scabricosta
Nerita funiculata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Cycloneritida
Family: Neritidae
Genus: Nerita
Species: Nerita picea

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