Large Banded Keyhole Limpet

Fissurella picta

Large Banded Keyhole Limpet

A banded keyhole limpet of rocky shores, it grazes algae from stones and reef from the low tide line down to about 100 metres. Water drawn under its conical shell exits through the single hole at the peak, and it grows to roughly 9 centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Fissurella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 527556.

FAQ

How deep does the Large Banded Keyhole Limpet live?
The Large Banded Keyhole Limpet (Fissurella picta) is typically found at 0–105 m.
How big does the Large Banded Keyhole Limpet get?
The Large Banded Keyhole Limpet grows to about 8.6 cm.