Drupella margariticola (Broderip in Broderip & Sowerby, 1833)

Figs 8A–B

Murex margariticola Broderip in Broderip & Sowerby, 1833: 177 .

Cronia margariticola: Okutani 2000: 380 –381, pl. 189, fig. 91.

Ergalatax margariticola: Poppe 2008: 200, pl. 395, figs 5–8.

Drupella margariticola: Zvonareva et al. 2015: 9 .

Material examined. Dam Bay, mangrove plantation and natural mangroves, about 20 specimens.

Abundance. Common.

Measurements. Up to 30 mm (Thach 2005).

Ecological notes. Intertidal rocky bottom or coral reef. Scavenger (Okutani 2000). In studied sites it was found on rocks in lowest part of intertidal zone.

Relation to mangroves. Eurybiotic.

Distribution in Vietnam. Central coast.

General distribution. Throughout IWP (Claremont et al. 2011).