| Family: |
Neritidae (nerites) |
| Max. size: |
3.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from the Gulf of Bengal to western Polynesia; north to southern Japan and south to northern Queensland. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species can be distinguished by the following characters: shell with depressed spire; presence of 30 alternating spiral ribs on the outer surface; columella deck smooth, with single elongate ridge and 3-7 denticles at the center. Colouration: exterior dull, black, with white or reddish-brown axial streaks. Operculum calcareous, smooth, black or grey (Ref. 128042). |
| Biology: |
Locally common. Occasionally collected for food and shellcraft (Ref. 349). Maximum depth from Ref. 114677. Inhabits rocks near muddy mangrove areas (Ref. 799). Found attached on root or trunk of mangrove tree (Ref. 128042). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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