Banded Vertagus (Rhinoclavis fasciata)

Also known as Banded Creeper, Pharoah's Horn

Description

Also known as Banded Creeper, Pharoah's Horn.

Found singly or in colonies, during the day under dead corals and on sand, out at night foraging for food.
They feed on algae and detritus.
Length - 9.5cm
Depth - 0-18m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Ceriths are found worldwide in warm waters usually collected for their beautiful shells. Ref: http://www.poppe-images.com/?t=11&family=CERITHIIDAE&fullspecies=Rhinoclavis%20fasciata&catid=10

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