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Vittina semiconica
2.5 cm
Adult size
50 L
Minimum volume
1
Minimum group
—
Lifespan
Size: shell height.
Water parameters
Understand these valuesHardness (GH): not given by the sources
Carbonate hardness (KH): not given by the sources
- Genus
- Vittina
- Diet
- grazer
- Social life
- solitary
- Activity
- diurnal
- Adult habitat
- fresh water
- Breeding
- larvae in the sea
In the wild
Overview
This nerite from Java has an orange-brown shell crossed by broken black bands. It often lives near the surface, in mangroves and slow coastal streams. Its variable patterns call for a more precise identification than a generic trade name.
- Scientific name
- Vittina semiconica (Lamarck, 1822)
- Classification
- Cycloneritida › Neritidae
- IUCN Red List
- Least concern (LC)
Natural habitat
Endemic to the island of Java (Indonesia), according to Fishipedia
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
It lives near the surface in mangroves and slow-flowing coastal streams, preferably on rocky areas, sometimes alongside snails of the genera Melanoides or Tarebia.
Behaviour
Solitary and active by day, it grazes algae on rocks and withdraws into its shell or a crevice when in danger.
In the aquarium
Care and setup
A mature tank with a lid limits the risks of starvation and escape. Avoid snail-hunting fish and check individuals weakened by transport.
Feeding
It grazes algae; the suitable fresh vegetables described by the source can be used as a supplement.
Breeding
The eggs are laid on surfaces. The larvae continue their development at sea before the young return to fresh water.
Sources:Fishipedia GBIF · Base map: Natural Earth