Nerita fulgurans
Lightning Nerite
A strikingly patterned snail that grazes on algae along rocks and roots in brackish coastal zones, helping keep surfaces clean.
- Common Name
- Lightning Nerite
- Scientific Name
- Nerita fulgurans
- Realm
- Saltwater
- Biome
- Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
- Introduction Method
- Intentional Seeding
- Date First Introduced
- July 14, 2024
- Current Estimated Population
- 10
- Population Status
- Vulnerable
- Carrying Capacity Status
- Below Capacity
- Date Last Observed
- November 02, 2025
Section Notes
Due to the lack of viable offspring, this species may find itself going extinct unless a more suitable brackish environment is added.
- Trophic Level
- Primary Consumer
- Feeding Niche / Method
- Grazer
- Dietary Inputs
- Grazer of algae on hard surfaces
Section Notes
This snail spends it's day in the intertidal zone where during the day will be out of the water and feed within the water at night.
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
- System Reproduction Status
- Attempted/Unsuccessful
- Growth Rate
- Slow
Section Notes
These snails do lay eggs however, they haven't been observed as young snails. It's possible they are getting eaten by the Common Atlantic Marginella. It's also possible the salinity is too high to allow for successful offspring.
- Ecological Role
- Clean-up Crew
Biomes This Species Lives In
Follow this species across the habitats where it currently appears in the miniBIOTA biosphere.
