Nerita albicilla
Substrate and environment
- The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- Common species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 3 cm
- Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
- The animal can show variable colouring
- The animal is a protandrous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Ox-palate nerite
Napfschnecke;Weissgefleckte Schwimmschnecke
Smaak van os nerite
Nérite en palais de boeuf
Nerita en paladar de buey