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Updated 2/13/2025

Family Muricidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Sistrum ricinus var. arachnoides

Makapu'u, Oahu, 10 feet, 17mm

 

 

Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu

 

Makapu'u, Oahu, 10 feet, 19mm

 

GOLDRING DRUPE

Uncommon under rocks deeper than 10 feet.  Has orange-ringed aperture and longer spines than S. albolabris.  Feeds upon worms and mollusks.  Attains 3/4 inch.  Red Sea to Hawaii and the Society Islands.  Formerly known as Drupa arachnoides.