Mulberry Whelk
NameMulberry Whelk
Scientific NameMorula granulata
Common NameMulberry Whelk
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMorula
Speciesgranulata
Geographic DistributionWidespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesStrong, rounded, spiral rows of nodules or tubercles covering the entire shell surface. The shell is thick and heavy for its size, with a short spire and a wide aperture. The overall appearance is rough and knobby.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Duclos, 1832)
Description
Small, robust marine gastropods characterized by their distinctive nodulose or granular shell surface. These shells are typically dark brown to black with lighter greenish or yellowish undertones, and possess a relatively short spire. They are commonly found in groups within rocky intertidal environments.
