Horn Drupe
NameHorn Drupe
Scientific NameDrupa cornus
Common NameHorn Drupe
FamilyMuricidae
GenusDrupa
Speciescornus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesRobust and heavy shell; distinctive conical-turbinate shape; strong axial sculpture with prominent blunt nodules or spines; vibrant reddish-pink to red coloration; often found on coral reefs. The aperture usually features denticles on the outer lip.
Raritycommon
Author CitationRöding, 1798
Description
A small, robust, and heavy marine gastropod shell, characterized by its conical-turbinate shape and prominent sculpture of axial ribs and blunt nodules or spines. The shell is predominantly a vibrant reddish-pink to deep red, often with areas of orange or brownish tones, possibly due to encrustation or natural variation. It has a pointed spire and a wide aperture.
