Cerithium litteratum
Stocky cerith;Baja Snail
Nadelschnecke
Stocky cerith
Cérithe variable
Caracol roca
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
- Very common species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 3 cm
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!