Cerithium coralium Kiener, 1841
Coral cerith
Cerithium coralium
photo by FAO

Family:  Cerithiidae (ceriths)
Max. size:  5 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Often collected for food together with Potamididae, and sold with them in the local markets (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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