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