Family: |
Fissurellidae (keyhole limpets) |
Max. size: |
8.6 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 105 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Argentina, Chile and Falkland Island. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This is an intertidal herbivore found on rocky substrates, stones, silt, shell and coral fragments from the lower intertidal areas (Ref. 87801). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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