Green's Miniature Cerith
Cerithiopsis greenii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–75 m
- Max size: 0.5 cm
A minute snail just a few millimetres tall, this cerith clings to algae, pilings, and coral down to about seventy five metres. It turns up around reefs, lagoons, bays, and estuaries, grazing the fine film of growth on hard surfaces.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Cerithiopsidae › Cerithiopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 160161.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green's Miniature Cerith live?
- The Green's Miniature Cerith (Cerithiopsis greenii) is typically found at 0–75 m.
- How big does the Green's Miniature Cerith get?
- The Green's Miniature Cerith grows to about 0.5 cm.