Rayed Keyhole Limpet
Fissurella nimbosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–8 m
- Max size: 5 cm
This keyhole limpet clings to hard rock from the intertidal down to about eight metres, breathing and venting through the single hole at the top of its shell. Around five centimetres long, it grazes algae from the stone it sits on.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Fissurella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 729935.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rayed Keyhole Limpet live?
- The Rayed Keyhole Limpet (Fissurella nimbosa) is typically found at 0–8 m.
- How big does the Rayed Keyhole Limpet get?
- The Rayed Keyhole Limpet grows to about 5 cm.