Giant Keyhole Limpet
Megathura crenulata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–33 m
- Max size: 12.5 cm
A large limpet whose flesh swells out beyond its shell, leaving a keyhole slit at the top through which water and waste pass. It grips rocky surfaces from the intertidal down to about 33 metres, grazing algae as it goes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Megathura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 527885.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Keyhole Limpet live?
- The Giant Keyhole Limpet (Megathura crenulata) is typically found at 0–33 m.
- How big does the Giant Keyhole Limpet get?
- The Giant Keyhole Limpet grows to about 12.5 cm.