Rochia nilotica
| Scientific name | Rochia nilotica |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1767 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | tegulidae |
| Genus | Rochia |
Introduction
Rochia nilotica is a salt water mollusc.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Size11 - 15 cm
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Type of mouthradula
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ChromatophoresNo
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Motifmottling
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Size11 - 15 cm
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Type of mouthradula
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ChromatophoresNo
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Motifmottling
How to recognize Rochia nilotica ?
Rochia nilotica measures between 11 and 15 cm. This mollusc is bicolore with a predominantly marron and blanc body. The also has marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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Way of livingdiurnal
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VenomousNo
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Dietnot specified
Rochia nilotica is a mollusc solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is algae-eating .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Rochia nilotica is a mollusc ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature26 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 20 m
Biotope presentation
Rochia nilotica is most often found at a depth between 0m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
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