Stocky Cerith

| Name: | Stocky Cerith |
| Scientific Name: | Cerithium litteratum |
| Family: | Ceriths |
| Taxonomic: | Cerithiidae |
| ID Group: | Snails, Clams & Shells |
| Size: | up to 1.75 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen many times |
This Snail has a pointed shell with small ridges and dark brown spots. The shell colors range from white to yellow or rusty brown.
The Stocky Cerith is often seen crawling in large groups over rocks and sand in shallow waters.