Family: |
Cerithiidae (ceriths) |
Max. size: |
2 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Northeast Pacific: Alaska, Canada, USA. Climate: boreal to subtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Largest of the Bittium species (Ref. 95344). Found along the intertidal zone to 55 m, commonly under rocks and on oyster beds; occasionally in tidepools on coralline algae and on eelgrass (Ref. 95344). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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