How deep does the Plicate Nerite live?

The Plicate Nerite (Nerita versicolor) is typically found at 0–1 m.

How big does the Plicate Nerite get?

The Plicate Nerite grows to about 3.5 cm.

Plicate Nerite

Nerita versicolor

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–1 m
Max size: 3.5 cm

This small nerite snail crowds the upper rocks of tropical shores, wedged in crevices and pits well above most of the tide. It moves up and down with the high water mark and can lock down its shell to ride out heat and drying for long stretches, foraging mostly after dark.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419506.

FAQ

How deep does the Plicate Nerite live?: The Plicate Nerite (Nerita versicolor) is typically found at 0–1 m.
How big does the Plicate Nerite get?: The Plicate Nerite grows to about 3.5 cm.