Family: |
Fissurellidae (keyhole limpets) |
Max. size: |
4.1 cm DL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
Shell of medium size, elliptical. Sculpture of irregular, coarse, radial ribs. Margin irregular. Orifice almost circular. Colour: greyish to pinkish white, usually with purplish blotches and lines between ribs. Internally with green and whitish concentric bands. Border of orifice internally deep green. |
Biology: |
Intertidal on rocky and other hard substrates; present in coral reef environments (Ref. 355). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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Country info: |
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