Muricodrupa anaxares
NameMuricodrupa anaxares
Scientific NameMuricodrupa anaxares
Common NameAnaxares Drupe, Anaxares Rock Snail
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMuricodrupa
Speciesanaxares
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, and Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive dark shell with prominent, rounded white nodules. Thick, robust shell structure. Typically found in rocky intertidal habitats. The nodulose sculpture is a key identifier.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Duclos, 1832)
Description
A small, robust marine gastropod, Muricodrupa anaxares, nestled within a rocky crevice. Its shell is characterized by a dark background adorned with prominent, rounded white nodules, providing excellent camouflage against the textured rock.
