Fishes of Nationa Park of American Samoa

Family Name Listing

Order: Archeogastropoda, Family: Trochidae
Pearly top shells

Scientific NameSamoan NameCommon NamePhotoTSNPark StatusAbundanceResidencyNativity
Tectus conuscone top shellProbably present BreederNative
Tectus pyramisProbably present BreederNative
Trochus sp. pearly top shellTrochus sp. pearly top shell - American Samoa, 14 October 2002Trochus sp. pearly top shell - American Samoa, 14 October 2002Trochus sp. pearly top shell - Fagatele Bay, 14 October 200270037Probably present BreederNative
Trochus histrioProbably present BreederNative
Trochus laciniatusProbably present BreederNative

     Pacific Islands Coral Reef Program
     National Park of American Samoa Home Page
     National Park Service Home Page