| Fissurellidae (keyhole limpets) |
| 4.1 cm DL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m |
| Western Atlantic. |
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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. |
| Intertidal on rocky and other hard substrates; present in coral reef environments (Ref. 355). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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