Nature Field Guide
Funiculate Nerite
- Spanish name
- Nerita
- Scientific name
- Nerita funiculata
What Do Pico & Tati Think?
A small, rounded nerite invites a close look at its shell pattern.
Species overview
About the Funiculate Nerite
This intertidal snail is a smaller nerite with a very low spire. Dark and pale markings and ridges make useful observations; identifying a species requires more than matching colors.
Explorer activity: Photograph a visible snail without moving it. Draw its pattern and write down whether it was on exposed rock or beside a crevice.
Your discovery notes: Record the date, place and habitat, then add a sketch or photograph. If you cannot confirm the species, label it “unidentified shell” and keep your observations.
Identification
Key Features of the Funiculate Nerite
Small rounded shell.
Very low spire and a broad, D-shaped opening.
Fine ridges and dark-and-pale patterns may be visible.
Habitat & range
Rocky intertidal shore.
Local observations
Pacific Costa Rica: Bahía Panamá record. This supports regional inclusion, not a confirmed Tamarindo Beach sighting.
When to observe
Tides and conditions affect visibility. Let an adult or local guide choose a safe observation time; this card does not promise a seasonal sighting.
Conservation & care
Observe and photograph shells where they are. Leave living animals, occupied shells and empty shells in place. Do not pry animals from rocks, dig in mangroves or put fingers into shell openings. Explore with an adult or guide, follow site rules and stay clear of surf and slippery rocks.
Observation activity
Photograph a visible snail without moving it. Draw its pattern and write down whether it was on exposed rock or beside a crevice.