| Family: |
Cerithiidae (ceriths) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific and the Mediterranean Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually in shallow waters, on soft and hard substrata (Ref. 107882), and subtidal in sand (Ref. 130068). 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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