Drupa morum Röding, 1798
Purple Pacific drupe
Drupa morum
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Rapaninae
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical and subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  C: Ref. 116140.

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