1,266 observations
Hawaiian Black Nerite
Nerita picea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Cycloneritida ›Family: Neritidae ›Genus: Nerita
About
Nerita Picea, also called Black Nerite or Pipipi in Hawaiian, is a species of marine gastropod mollusc in the family Neritidae commonly found in clusters on the high part of the intertidal zone. This species is found all throughout the Hawaiian coastline and is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. In Hawai‘i black nerite are enjoyed as a snack when boiled.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Hawaiian Black Nerite is Nerita picea.
- Hawaiian Black Nerite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Hawaiian Black Nerite belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Hawaiian Black Nerite belongs to the class Gastropoda.
- Hawaiian Black Nerite belongs to the order Cycloneritida.
- Hawaiian Black Nerite belongs to the family Neritidae.
- Hawaiian Black Nerite belongs to the genus Nerita.