Knobby Keyhole Limpet
Fissurella nodosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 4 cm
A sturdy keyhole limpet of rocky shores, it clamps onto algae, coral and rock in the intertidal and just below, breathing through the notch at the front of its shell. It grows to around four centimetres and rides out the surf clinging tight to hard ground.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Fissurella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419357.
FAQ
- How deep does the Knobby Keyhole Limpet live?
- The Knobby Keyhole Limpet (Fissurella nodosa) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- How big does the Knobby Keyhole Limpet get?
- The Knobby Keyhole Limpet grows to about 4 cm.