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Updated 12/2/2025

Family Muricidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Semiricinula turbinoides

Haleiwa, Oahu, 3 feet, 20mm

 

 

Mokapu, Oahu, 2 feet, 26mm

 

 

BROWN-MOUTH DRUPE

Fairly common under rocks in shallow water.  Feeds upon mussels and other bivalves.  Attains 1 inch, 25mm.  South Africa to Hawaii and the Society Islands.  Formerly known as Morula foliacea.