Maltese Cross Limpet

Patelloida insignis

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A sea snail, true limpet identified by the markings of a cross somewhat similar to the Maltese Cross hence the name, although this marking may be warn and fadded across speciemens

Size

Can grow up to around 3cm

Habitat

Lives subtidally attached to rocks

Distribution

Southeastern and southwestern Australia including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Grove, S.J. (2018). A Guide to the Seashells and other Marine Molluscs of Tasmania web-site (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Maltese Cross Limpet
Scientific name: Patelloida insignis (Menke, 1843)
Family: Lottiidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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