Rhinoclavis sordidula (Gould, 1849)
Dwarf vertagus
Rhinoclavis sordidula
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Cerithiidae (ceriths)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 45 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in bays and sandy mud (Ref. 75835). Members of the family Cerithiidae are herbivore-deposit feeders (Ref. 1385). In mangrove areas. Ground-dwelling (Ref. 129221).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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