Morus Cerith
Clypeomorus bifasciata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–4 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
A small cerith snail of about 3 cm, it abounds on rocky and sandy intertidal flats and ventures into mangroves. Like others in its family it is a deposit feeder, sweeping up detritus and algae from the surface of the sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Cerithiidae › Clypeomorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 139067.
FAQ
- How deep does the Morus Cerith live?
- The Morus Cerith (Clypeomorus bifasciata) is typically found at 2–4 m.
- Is the Morus Cerith dangerous to divers?
- The Morus Cerith is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Morus Cerith get?
- The Morus Cerith grows to about 3 cm.