Family: |
Neritidae (nerites) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. Introduced in the Mediterranean Sea. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on Zostera beds (Ref. 75835) and among stones and sand in intertidal areas (Ref. 130068). Readily grazes on commonly available seagrasses and epiphytes (Ref. 101556). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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