Nerita plicata
Nerita plicata Linnaeus, 1758
Nerita plicata
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Neritidae (nerites)
Max. size:  2.294 cm SHH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 7 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Clipperton and Easter Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in intertidal reefs and boulders (Refs. 337, 75835). Living on rocks about half-tide mark, very rare (Ref. 88739).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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