Drupina lobata
NameDrupina lobata
Scientific NameDrupina lobata
Common NameLobed Drupe, Lobed Rock Snail
FamilyMuricidae
GenusDrupina
Specieslobata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, Australia, Japan, and Hawaii.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesProminent, irregularly lobed or dentate outer lip; robust, nodulose shell sculpture; very short spire; wide, white aperture; distinctive dark brown and white banding.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Blainville, 1832)
Description
A robust, medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its globose to ovate shape, very short spire, and a wide aperture. The most distinctive feature is the heavily sculptured and irregularly lobed or dentate outer lip, which gives it a rugged appearance. The shell exhibits a striking color pattern of dark reddish-brown to chocolate brown with lighter, often whitish or cream-colored spiral bands or blotches, particularly visible on the body whorl and spire. The aperture interior is typically white, contrasting with the darker exterior.
