Jaume's Keyhole Limpet

Diodora jaumei

Jaume's Keyhole Limpet

A small keyhole limpet, this snail clamps to rock, rubble and shell on the continental shelf, venting water through the hole at the top of its shell. It ranges from the intertidal down to surprisingly deep water, recorded past four hundred metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Diodora

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419342.

FAQ

How deep does the Jaume's Keyhole Limpet live?
The Jaume's Keyhole Limpet (Diodora jaumei) is typically found at 0–402 m.
How big does the Jaume's Keyhole Limpet get?
The Jaume's Keyhole Limpet grows to about 2.2 cm.