How deep does the Checkered Nerite live?

The Checkered Nerite (Nerita tessellata) is typically found at 0–3 m.

How big does the Checkered Nerite get?

The Checkered Nerite grows to about 2.5 cm.

Checkered Nerite

Nerita tessellata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–3 m
Max size: 2.5 cm

A hardy little snail of the splash zone and reef shallows, the checkered nerite grips coral, rock and sand from the supratidal down into intertidal water. Its rounded shell wears a checkerboard of dark and pale squares, and it grazes algae where the waves break.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Cycloneritida › Neritidae › Nerita

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419505.

FAQ

How deep does the Checkered Nerite live?: The Checkered Nerite (Nerita tessellata) is typically found at 0–3 m.
How big does the Checkered Nerite get?: The Checkered Nerite grows to about 2.5 cm.