Polished Nerite
Nerita polita
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
The polished nerite buries in sand by day and emerges at night to graze algae on nearby rocks, living in the intertidal shallows down to about twenty metres. Its smooth glossy shell is prized for food and for its colour, and it reaches about four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Cycloneritida › Neritidae › Nerita
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 600671.
FAQ
- How deep does the Polished Nerite live?
- The Polished Nerite (Nerita polita) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Polished Nerite dangerous to divers?
- The Polished Nerite is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Polished Nerite get?
- The Polished Nerite grows to about 4 cm.