Dwarf Keyhole Limpet

Diodora minuta

Dwarf Keyhole Limpet

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.