top of page
Clithon retropictum
Neritidae
Nerite snail
石蜑螺
© Creative Commons
Size
Typically, 2 – 3cm in width.
Identification
Dark brown to greenish in colour with square-triangular markings throughout the shell. Most individuals will have some degree of spire erosion, with more prominent erosion in larger individuals
Description
Amphidromous species, with juveniles entering streams and large rivers to reside and reproduce. Widespread and common species, found in low elevation sections of coastal streams.
bottom of page