Clithon [Clithon]
Description
Clithon species are known for their distinctive spiky shells, which are often brightly colored or patterned. These snails inhabit freshwater to brackish environments and are frequently found attached to rocks and other hard substrates in fast-flowing streams. They are effective algae grazers and are valued in aquariums for their ability to clean surfaces.
Species

Black-line Nerite Snail [Clithon niger]
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Batik Nerite Snail [Clithon sp.]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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Family |
Nerites
Neritidae
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Statistics
- Species 2