Argenville's Limpet
NameArgenville's Limpet
Scientific NamePatella argenvillei
Common NameArgenville's Limpet
FamilyPatellidae
GenusPatella
Speciesargenvillei
Geographic DistributionEndemic to the coasts of South Africa, particularly along the West and South Coasts.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)120
Identifying FeaturesStrong, often nodulose, radial ribs. Distinctive radiating color patterns of dark and light bands. Large size for a limpet. Oval shape with a relatively low conical profile and a reddish apex.
Raritycommon
Author CitationKrauss, 1848
Description
A large, conical limpet shell, typically oval to subcircular in shape, with a relatively low profile. It is characterized by strong radial ribs and distinctive radiating color patterns. The shell in the image displays prominent dark brown and black bands alternating with lighter cream or white streaks, emanating from a reddish-orange apex. It is commonly found on rocky shores.
