Cayenne Keyhole Limpet
Diodora cayenensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–796 m
- Max size: 5.1 cm
The Cayenne keyhole limpet clamps to rock and reef under a low cone shaped shell pierced by a single hole at the top, through which it vents water and waste. It grazes the bottom across a wide range of habitats, from the intertidal down past several hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Diodora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 160265.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cayenne Keyhole Limpet live?
- The Cayenne Keyhole Limpet (Diodora cayenensis) is typically found at 0–796 m.
- How big does the Cayenne Keyhole Limpet get?
- The Cayenne Keyhole Limpet grows to about 5.1 cm.