Diodora digueti
NameDiodora digueti
Scientific NameDiodora digueti
Common NameDiguet's Keyhole Limpet
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusDiodora
Speciesdigueti
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific, primarily found in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) and along the Baja California peninsula.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)10-25 mm in length
Identifying FeaturesKeyhole limpet morphology with a prominent apical orifice; oval to oblong shape; sculptured with radial ribbing and concentric growth lines; mottled brown and white coloration; relatively small size.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Mabille, 1895)
Description
A small, limpet-like marine gastropod shell, characterized by its oval to oblong shape and the distinctive apical keyhole opening. The exterior surface exhibits a pattern of radial ribs and concentric growth lines, with a mottled coloration of off-white and brown.
