Koch's Cerith

Rhinoclavis kochi

Koch's Cerith

A slim, sculptured cerith snail of intertidal sand, growing to about four centimetres. Like others in its family it works the sediment as a deposit feeder, grazing algae and organic debris off the grains.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Cerithiidae › Rhinoclavis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 139068.

FAQ

How deep does the Koch's Cerith live?
The Koch's Cerith (Rhinoclavis kochi) is typically found at 0–62 m.
How big does the Koch's Cerith get?
The Koch's Cerith grows to about 4 cm.