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Updated 12/1/2025

Family Muricidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Arakawania granulata

Sand Is., Oahu, 1 foot, 20mm

 

Diamond Head, Oahu

 

 

Portlock, Oahu

 

GRANULATED DRUPE

Abundant on and under rocks in the intertidal zone.  Feeds upon bivalves and dead mollusks.  Attains 1.3 inches, 30mm.  Red Sea to Hawaii and the Tuamotus.  Formerly known as Morula granulata and Tenguella granulata.