Drupella eburnea
NameDrupella eburnea
Scientific NameDrupella eburnea
Common NameIvory Drupella
FamilyMuricidae
GenusDrupella
Specieseburnea
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, and waters around Australia and Japan.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its relatively smooth, ivory-white, ovate-conical shell with low sculpture. The internal denticles on the outer lip are a key feature. Its presence on coral reefs and corallivorous diet are also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Küster, 1862)
Description
Drupella eburnea, commonly known as the Ivory Drupella, is a species of predatory sea snail belonging to the family Muricidae. These snails are notable for their corallivorous diet, feeding on live coral polyps, and can sometimes cause significant damage to coral reefs during population outbreaks. They are found throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
