How deep does the Gastropod live?

The Gastropod (Fissurella latimarginata) is typically found at 0–5 m.

Is the Gastropod dangerous to divers?

The Gastropod is harmless to divers.

Gastropod

Fissurella latimarginata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–5 m
For divers: safe

This keyhole limpet clamps to the upper faces of rocks in the lowest intertidal zone of exposed Chilean shores, often among kelp. Water and waste leave through a single hole at the peak of its shell while it grazes algae beneath.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 570473.

FAQ

How deep does the Gastropod live?: The Gastropod (Fissurella latimarginata) is typically found at 0–5 m.
Is the Gastropod dangerous to divers?: The Gastropod is harmless to divers.