Beaded Periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–9 m
- Max size: 3 cm
A small knobbly periwinkle of rocky reef shores, the beaded periwinkle clings high in the splash zone and even on driftwood, well above the reach of most waves. It scrapes algae and lichen from the rock and can survive long spells out of water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Littorinidae › Cenchritis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419557.
FAQ
- How deep does the Beaded Periwinkle live?
- The Beaded Periwinkle (Cenchritis muricatus) is typically found at 0–9 m.
- How big does the Beaded Periwinkle get?
- The Beaded Periwinkle grows to about 3 cm.