Lister's Keyhole Limpet

Diodora listeri

Lister's Keyhole Limpet

Lister's keyhole limpet breathes through a single hole at the peak of its low, ribbed shell, venting water and waste straight up. It clings to rock, rubble and coral from the tidal zone down to deeper offshore reef, growing to about five centimetres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419343.

FAQ

How deep does the Lister's Keyhole Limpet live?
The Lister's Keyhole Limpet (Diodora listeri) is typically found at 0–500 m.
How big does the Lister's Keyhole Limpet get?
The Lister's Keyhole Limpet grows to about 4.5 cm.