| Family: |
Cerithiidae (ceriths) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 15 - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found at depths of 15 to 25 m, on alga-covered rock (Ref. 337), and intertidal in sand (Ref. 130068). Also from offshore reefs and lagoons (Ref. 75835) and on coral reef flats or shallow tide pools generally on thin sandy layer, which may often be bound by algal filaments (Ref. 87884). Members of the family Cerithiidae are herbivore-deposit feeders (Ref. 1385). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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