Nerita tessellata Gmelin, 1791
Checkered nerite
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Family:  Neritidae (nerites)
Max. size:  2.5 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic and Antarctic Atlantic.
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Biology:  This species is found in supratidal, subtidal and intertidal coral reefs, and cienaga facies, particularly on ascidian, coral, rock and sandy habitats (Ref. 83934).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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