Diodora pusilla
NameDiodora pusilla
Scientific NameDiodora pusilla
Common NamePygmy Keyhole Limpet
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusDiodora
Speciespusilla
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including South Africa, Mozambique, and other parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)5-10
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, conical limpet-like shape, prominent oval apical foramen, and a finely sculptured surface featuring numerous radial ribs crossed by concentric growth lines, giving a granular appearance.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Barnard, 1963)
Description
A small, conical keyhole limpet shell, characterized by its oval apical foramen and finely sculptured surface. The shell is typically off-white to pale cream with numerous radial ribs intersected by concentric growth lines, giving it a somewhat granular texture. The overall shape is limpet-like, with a relatively low profile.
