Ocinebrina corallinoides

Lore & Background

The shell of Ocinebrina corallinoides attains a length of 9.6 mm. This marine species is found in the Gulf of Gabès, Tunisia. The variety Ocinebrina corallinus var. major Pallary, 1900 has been treated as a synonym of Ocinebrina aciculata aciculata, which is itself a synonym of Ocinebrina aciculata, indicating taxonomic complexity within the group.

Reader's Guide

Ocinebrina corallinoides contributes to the understanding of the Ocinebrina aciculata species complex, a group of small mussel drills studied in the northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. Its presence in the Gulf of Gabès highlights the biodiversity of that region, which has been documented in faunal surveys. The species is part of the broader family Muricidae, a group of predatory sea snails known for their sculpted shells. Taxonomic revisions of related species have clarified the status of some varieties, though Ocinebrina corallinoides remains a distinct entity within this complex. Its small size and specific distribution make it a subject of interest for malacologists studying Mediterranean marine gastropods.

Did You Know?

• The shell length of Ocinebrina corallinoides attains 9.6 mm.
• This species occurs in the Gulf of Gabès, Tunisia.
• The variety Ocinebrina corallinus var. major is a synonym of Ocinebrina aciculata.
• It belongs to the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.