False Cerith
NameFalse Cerith
Scientific NameBatillaria minima
Common NameFalse Cerith, Miniature Cerith
FamilyBatillariidae
GenusBatillaria
Speciesminima
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic, ranging from Florida, USA, throughout the Caribbean Sea, and south to Brazil.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)10
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, elongated conical shape, relatively smooth surface, ovate aperture, and a short siphonal canal. Often found in large aggregations in muddy intertidal habitats.
Dietdetritivore
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Gmelin, 1791)
Description
A small, elongated conical marine gastropod shell, typically light brown to tan, with a moderately elevated spire and an ovate aperture. The shell surface is generally smooth, sometimes exhibiting subtle growth lines or faint sculpture.
