Family: |
Neritidae (nerites) |
Max. size: |
3.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This species is used as food and the shell is collected for its conspicuously striped colour (Ref. 349). Also found in running freshwater (Ref. 75835). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 23 June 2016 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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