Limpet
Fissurella maxima
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- For divers: safe
The largest keyhole limpet of the Chilean coast, this limpet is gathered for food by collectors and divers. It clamps to undersides of flat rocks and shelters beneath Lessonia kelp on exposed shores, grazing diatoms at low tide.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Fissurella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 570469.
FAQ
- How deep does the Limpet live?
- The Limpet (Fissurella maxima) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- Is the Limpet dangerous to divers?
- The Limpet is harmless to divers.