Cap-Shaped False Limpet

Montfortula rugosa

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Small limpet-shaped, conical shell, with sculpture of coarse radiating ribs, sometimes crossed by finer concentric ribs that may form beading where they intersect. Shell may be uniformly white or fawn, or with radiating greenish or grey zones

Size

Can grow up to 2.5 cm

Habitat

Lives low on the shore, attached to rocks, especially on moderately sheltered shores

Distribution

South-eastern and south-western Australia from West Australia to South Queensland Including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Cap-Shaped False Limpet
Scientific name: Montfortula rugosa (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834)
Family: Fissurellidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Rough Notch Limpet
Rugose Slit Limpet

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