Common Cerithe
Thericium vulgatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–35 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A common cerith of shallow Mediterranean rock and sand, it works the bottom as a deposit feeder, sifting organic matter from sediment. It ranges from the shallows down to about thirty five metres and grows to around seven centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Cerithiidae › Thericium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 759450.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Cerithe live?
- The Common Cerithe (Thericium vulgatum) is typically found at 0–35 m.
- Is the Common Cerithe dangerous to divers?
- The Common Cerithe is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Cerithe get?
- The Common Cerithe grows to about 6.5 cm.