Cerithium coralium Kiener, 1841
Coral cerith
Cerithium coralium
photo by FAO

Family:  Cerithiidae (ceriths)
Max. size:  5 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Often collected for food together with Potamididae, and sold with them in the local markets (Ref. 349). Found in mud flats. Commonly associated with various Potamididae such as Cerithidea cingulata (Gmelin). May occur in very dense populations. Occurs at the mid tide mark (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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