Cerithideopsilla conica
# Cerithideopsilla conica

Cerithideopsilla conica is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Potamididae.

## Taxonomy

Reid et al. (2008) moved Potamides conicus to the genus Cerithideopsilla based on the molecular phylogeny research. Other subsequent study also confirmed this placement within Cerithideopsilla.

## Distribution

Distribution of Cerithideopsilla conica include Mediterranean and Indian Ocean.

This species occurs in or around:

* European waters
* Madagascar
* The Red Sea

## Description

The shell can attain a length of 14 mm.has a siphonal notch in the lower margin of the opening and the shell is thick.

## Ecology

The development of Cerithideopsilla conica non-planktotrophic.

Parasites of Cerithideopsilla conica include:

* Cerithideopsilla conica serves as the first intermediate host of Heterophyes heterophyes.
