Strawberry Coral Shell
NameStrawberry Coral Shell
Scientific NameCoralliophila fragum
Common NameStrawberry Coral Shell
FamilyMuricidae
GenusCoralliophila
Speciesfragum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and other tropical waters.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive nodulose sculpture on the whorls, a wide aperture with a denticulate (toothed) outer lip, and a short siphonal canal. Its vibrant pinkish-coral coloration and association with coral habitats are also key identifiers.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Blainville, 1832)
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its robust, nodulose, and often brightly colored appearance. It belongs to the family Muricidae, known for predatory snails, and is specifically adapted to feed on corals.
