Nerite
Pisulina adamsiana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–70 m
A small nerite snail found on coral rubble down to about 70 metres. It also lives in the pitch dark recesses deep inside sea caves, a tolerance for lightless habitats that sets it apart from its shoreline cousins.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Cycloneritida › Neritiliidae › Pisulina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 532063.
FAQ
- How deep does the Nerite live?
- The Nerite (Pisulina adamsiana) is typically found at 5–70 m.