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Updated 12/8/2024

Family Muricidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Murichorda fiscellum

Ala Moana, Oahu, 2 feet, 16mm

 

 

Kapoho Point, Kailua, Oahu

 

BASKET DRUPE

Fairly common under stones in shallow water where it feeds upon oysters.  Attains 1.6 inches, 40mm.  Known from Madagascar, Philppines, and Hawaii.  Formerly known as Muricodrupa funiculus and Muricodrupa fiscella.