Cloudy Keyhole Limpet
Fissurella nubecula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 200 m
- For divers: safe
A keyhole limpet named for the cloudy markings on its shell, it clamps onto rock around the low tide mark and ranges down to about 200 metres. It grazes algae from the rock and seals tight against the surface when exposed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Fissurella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 139970.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cloudy Keyhole Limpet live?
- The Cloudy Keyhole Limpet (Fissurella nubecula) is typically found at to 200 m.
- Is the Cloudy Keyhole Limpet dangerous to divers?
- The Cloudy Keyhole Limpet is harmless to divers.