Cancellate Fleshy Limpet
Lucapina suffusa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–24 m
- Max size: 3.6 cm
A small keyhole limpet reaching about 4 centimetres, it clamps to coral, boulders and rocky surfaces across reefs and lagoons from the intertidal down to about 24 metres. A neat hole at the top of its shell vents water drawn over its gills.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Lucapina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419367.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cancellate Fleshy Limpet live?
- The Cancellate Fleshy Limpet (Lucapina suffusa) is typically found at 0–24 m.
- How big does the Cancellate Fleshy Limpet get?
- The Cancellate Fleshy Limpet grows to about 3.6 cm.