Red Racer Nerite [Vittina waigiensis]
Description
The Red Racer Nerite, also known as the Red Onion Snail, is a color variant of Neritina turrita. It has a vivid red and black patterned shell. These snails are native to the Philippines and can inhabit both freshwater and saltwater environments. They are known for their striking appearance and algae eating habits.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cycloneritimorpha
Cycloneritimorpha
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| Family |
Neritidae
Neritidae
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| Genus |
Neritona
Neritona
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