Nerita picea Récluz, 1841
Pitchy nerite
Nerita picea
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Neritidae (nerites)
Max. size:  3 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Oceanic Islands of Polynesia, from Hawaii to the Society Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Used as food where common (Ref. 349). Nocturnal. Found under sand at the high tide line (Ref. 122680).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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