Fissurella picta
NameFissurella picta
Scientific NameFissurella picta
Common NamePainted Keyhole Limpet
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusFissurella
Speciespicta
Geographic DistributionSoutheastern Pacific Ocean, primarily along the coasts of Chile and Peru.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 50 to 100 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesThe most prominent identifying feature is the apical, oval-shaped perforation (keyhole). Other features include its conical limpet shape, strong radiating color patterns, and often fine radial ribs on the shell surface.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A medium to large-sized keyhole limpet shell, characterized by its conical, limpet-like shape and a distinctive oval-shaped apical opening (keyhole). The exterior surface displays prominent radiating color patterns of dark bands on a lighter background. The shell appears robust with fine radial sculpturing.
