How deep does the Stocky Cerith live?

The Stocky Cerith (Cerithium litteratum) is typically found at 0–88 m.

How big does the Stocky Cerith get?

The Stocky Cerith grows to about 3.4 cm.

Stocky Cerith

Cerithium litteratum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–88 m
Max size: 3.4 cm

A small sturdy cerith of coral reefs and lagoons, the stocky cerith grazes algae and detritus across rock, sand, seagrass, and rubble from the tide line down to about 88 metres. Its checkered shell reaches roughly 3 centimetres, and it turns up across a wide range of reef habitats.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216687.

FAQ

How deep does the Stocky Cerith live?: The Stocky Cerith (Cerithium litteratum) is typically found at 0–88 m.
How big does the Stocky Cerith get?: The Stocky Cerith grows to about 3.4 cm.