How deep does the Jamaica Limpet live?

The Jamaica Limpet (Lottia jamaicensis) is typically found at 0–0 m.

How big does the Jamaica Limpet get?

The Jamaica Limpet grows to about 2 cm.

Jamaica Limpet

Lottia jamaicensis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–0 m
Max size: 2 cm

A tiny limpet of Caribbean shores, it clamps to rock and hard surfaces in the intertidal and on sandy ground around reefs and mangroves. Under its low cap it grazes the thin film of algae coating the rock, sealing down tight against waves and predators.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nacellida › Lottiidae › Lottia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419324.

FAQ

How deep does the Jamaica Limpet live?: The Jamaica Limpet (Lottia jamaicensis) is typically found at 0–0 m.
How big does the Jamaica Limpet get?: The Jamaica Limpet grows to about 2 cm.