Clathrate Drupe

Amplidrupa clathrata

Clathrate Drupe

A small predatory sea snail of the rocky intertidal, this drupe clings to ocean facing rocks in the shallowest few metres. Like other members of its group it bores into barnacles and other shelled prey, rasping through the shell to feed on the animal inside.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Amplidrupa

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1739814.

FAQ

How deep does the Clathrate Drupe live?
The Clathrate Drupe (Amplidrupa clathrata) is typically found at 0–6 m.
Is the Clathrate Drupe dangerous to divers?
The Clathrate Drupe is harmless to divers.