Clypeomorus bifasciata

Clypeomorus bifasciata (Sowerby, 1855)
Morus cerith

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Family:	Cerithiidae (ceriths)
Max. size:	3 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 4 m
Distribution:	090152 Clypeomorus bifasciata persica Western Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Depth range is based on occurrence in Madagascar (Ref. 100693). Eulittoral, on sand (Ref. 128042), and is known to be abundant on rocky intertidal areas (Refs. 105919, 128042). Members of the family Cerithiidae are herbivore-deposit feeders (Ref. 1385). Also found in mangrove areas, part of both epibenthic and arboreal communities (Ref. 128397).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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