Eastern Black Nerita

Nerita melanotragus

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This snail has a solid, smooth shell, which is a uniform black colour. However, older or eroded individuals may be white at the peak of the shell. The opening (aperture) is thick and white, except for a black line around the outer edge. The door (operculum) is solid, semi circular and covered with small lumps. The colour is orange-tan with black lines.

This species can be confused with the Western Black Nerita as both look similar the key difference being the operculum see the pictures below.

Size

Can grow to around 25mm

Habitat

Lives intertidally on rocks

Distribution

Eastern Australia from QLD to Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)
  1. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. Grove, S.J. (2018). A Guide to the Seashells and other Marine Molluscs of Tasmania web-site (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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