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Updated 12/2/2025

Family Muricidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Ricinella rubusidaeus



Oahu @ Padgett Carpenter

Kahe Pt., Oahu, 30 feet, 26mm

 

Ala Moana, Oahu, 50 feet, 37mm

Firehouse, Oahu, 40 feet

 

STRAWBERRY DRUPE

Common on or under rocks deeper than 15 feet.  Most are heavily encrusted with coralline algae, and the aperture is bright pink and yellow.  Attains 2.4 inches, 60mm.  East Africa to Hawaii and the Tuamotus.  Formerly known as Drupa rubusidaea.