Back
Nerita planospira Anton, 1839
| Family Name: | Neritidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Mollusc) |
| Common Name: | Flat-spired Nerite |
Name
Description
| Size | 22 mm |
|---|---|
| Description | Tightly coiled, thick and roughly ridged snailshell, with the shell mottled black and cream; the inner surface is smooth and white, with a toothed shelf protecting the entrance. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Mature mangroves on offshore islands, occurring on mangrove tree trunks and aerial roots. |
|---|---|
| Habitats | Mangroves |
| Distribution | Indo-West Pacific. |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Degradation of habitat. |
|---|---|
| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | One of the rarest nerites in Singapore. |
| Conservation Notes | This is one of the rarest of several species of Nerita found along the shores of singapore. Abundant in the 1960s, populations have declined drmatically with changes in habitat. The remaining mangroves that are protected can form a secure home for this species. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
|---|---|
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Vulnerable (VU) [2008] |
Photos
References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
|---|