Schrenk's Limpet
Nipponacmea concinna
- Group: Other
- Max size: 1.8 cm
- For divers: safe
Schrenk's limpet grazes both rock and mangrove roots, part of the crowded community that coats hard surfaces between the tides. Its low, oval shell lets it clamp down tight against waves and the long stretches of exposure that mangrove life brings.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nacellida › Lottiidae › Nipponacmea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 456611.
FAQ
- Is the Schrenk's Limpet dangerous to divers?
- The Schrenk's Limpet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Schrenk's Limpet get?
- The Schrenk's Limpet grows to about 1.8 cm.