Stocky Cerith

Stocky Cerith
Name: Stocky Cerith
Scientific Name: Cerithium litteratum
Family: Ceriths
Scientific Family: Cerithiidae
Source: WoRMS AphiaID 216687
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.