Emerald Nerite
Smaragdia viridis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 0.8 cm
An emerald green nerite barely a centimetre long, it lives among seagrass from the low tide line down to about 200 m. Its bright colour blends with the blades it grazes, where it scrapes algae from the leaf surfaces.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Cycloneritida › Neritidae › Smaragdia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140570.
FAQ
- How deep does the Emerald Nerite live?
- The Emerald Nerite (Smaragdia viridis) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- How big does the Emerald Nerite get?
- The Emerald Nerite grows to about 0.8 cm.