Front Topped Limpet
Nacella deaurata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–96 m
- Max size: 6.1 cm
- For divers: safe
This front topped limpet clamps tight to rock under ledges and in crevices, from intertidal pools down to about 96 metres. It grazes microscopic algae from the stone and shelters among the giant kelp forests where it lives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nacellida › Nacellidae › Nacella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 456656.
FAQ
- How deep does the Front Topped Limpet live?
- The Front Topped Limpet (Nacella deaurata) is typically found at 0–96 m.
- Is the Front Topped Limpet dangerous to divers?
- The Front Topped Limpet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Front Topped Limpet get?
- The Front Topped Limpet grows to about 6.1 cm.