Amplidrupa aperta
NameAmplidrupa aperta
Scientific NameAmplidrupa aperta
Common NameNone found
FamilyMuricidae
GenusAmplidrupa
Speciesaperta
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, and parts of Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesThickened and strongly denticulate outer lip; wide, ovate aperture; relatively short spire; globose body whorl; dark, corneous operculum. The shell is often heavily encrusted with marine organisms.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Blainville, 1832)
Description
Amplidrupa aperta is a species of predatory sea snail belonging to the family Muricidae. This specimen displays a robust, globose to ovate shell with a wide aperture and a distinctly thickened, crenulated outer lip. The shell's exterior is often encrusted with marine growth, as seen in the image, while the interior of the aperture is typically white with some brownish staining. A dark, corneous operculum is visible within the aperture.
