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Drupella fragum
Drupella fragum (Blainville, 1832)
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Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Rapaninae
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Dead shells frequently washed up on the beaches (Ref. 88739). Obligate corallivore (Refs. 127967, 130737). Prior studies demonstrated its aggregation to corals under stress (Ref. 130737).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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