Scientific Name:
Cerithium spp.
Other Common Names:
None known.
Identification:
This snail has an elongated spiral shell that is usually black with tiny white dots covering the entire shell. Normally seen with numerous protrusions around the shell's exterior.
Distribution:
All seas.
Maximum Size:
To 6".
Reef Tank Safe:
Yes.
Diet & Feeding:
Feeds on detritus and algae or eats sediments to digest the resident organic material and bacteria.
Characteristics & Compatibility:
Prefers a sand substrate which it buries itself in, aiding in the stirring of deep sand beds.
