Batik Nerite Snail [Clithon sp.]
Description
The Batik Nerite Snail is a species that is not fully described yet, but is known for its distinct 'batik' pattern on its shell. They are found in the waters around the Philippines and Indonesia. They are algae eaters, and are popular in the aquarium trade for their attractive appearance and algae-eating abilities.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Nerites
Neritidae
|
| Genus |
Clithon
Clithon
|