Common cerith (Thericium vulgatum)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Thericium vulgatum
- Common name
- Common cerith
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Cerithiidae
- Genus
- Thericium
- Size
- 3–6 cm
- Depth
- 0–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- sand, seagrass
- Behaviours
- detritivore
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Thericium vulgatum (formerly Cerithium vulgatum) is a gastropod of 3 to 6 cm with a pointed conical 10 to 12-whorled shell. Variable color: beige, brown, pink. Detritivore, moves slowly over sandy bottoms and in Posidonia seagrass meadows. Its empty shells are frequently used by hermit crabs. Very common from 0 to 30 m.
Photo of Common cerith
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Common cerith?
- Common cerith (Thericium vulgatum) reaches 3–6 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Common cerith?
- Common cerith is found between 0–30 m deep.
- Is the Common cerith dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Common cerith?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Common cerith?
- Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the family Cerithiidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 759450)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 7425022)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia