Drupina grossularia
NameDrupina grossularia
Scientific NameDrupina grossularia
Common NameGooseberry Drupe
FamilyMuricidae
GenusDrupina
Speciesgrossularia
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)25-35
Identifying FeaturesBroad, flaring aperture with a heavily denticulate/spiny outer lip; nodulose or granular sculpture on the body whorl; vibrant orange or peach-colored aperture interior; thick and robust shell.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Röding, 1798)
Description
Drupina grossularia, commonly known as the Gooseberry Drupe, is a small to medium-sized predatory sea snail belonging to the family Muricidae. Its shell is characterized by a globose to ovate shape, a low spire, and a remarkably wide, flaring aperture. The exterior is typically off-white to cream, often with a nodulose or granular sculpture, and a heavily frilled or spiny outer lip. A distinctive feature is the vibrant orange or peach-colored interior of the aperture, contrasting with the paler exterior. This species is a common inhabitant of tropical Indo-Pacific rocky shores and coral reefs.
