Pacific Chinese-Hat
Calyptraea fastigiata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–137 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
A small limpet shaped like a conical Asian hat, it cements itself to rocks, empty shells, and even living crabs. It grows to about three centimetres and lives from the intertidal down to roughly 137 metres, filtering food from the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Calyptraeidae › Calyptraea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 580654.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Chinese-Hat live?
- The Pacific Chinese-Hat (Calyptraea fastigiata) is typically found at 18–137 m.
- How big does the Pacific Chinese-Hat get?
- The Pacific Chinese-Hat grows to about 2.5 cm.