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Updated 12/1/2025

Family Muricidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Amplidrupa aperta 

 

Makapu'u, Oahu, 6 feet, 65mm

 

  

 


Juvenile, Makapu'u, Oahu, 15mm

Lanai Lookout, Oahu

OPEN DRUPE

Locally common on rock faces in the surf zone.  Feeds upon limpets.  Attains 3 inches, 75mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Drupa aperta, Purpura aperta and Thais aperta.