Dwarf Keyhole Limpet
Diodora minuta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–132 m
- Max size: 1.6 cm
A tiny limpet of intertidal rock and coral reef, its low cap shaped shell is pierced by a single keyhole at the peak that vents water and waste. It clamps onto rocky surfaces from the shore down to well over a hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Diodora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419345.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dwarf Keyhole Limpet live?
- The Dwarf Keyhole Limpet (Diodora minuta) is typically found at 0–132 m.
- How big does the Dwarf Keyhole Limpet get?
- The Dwarf Keyhole Limpet grows to about 1.6 cm.