Hooded Puncturella
NameHooded Puncturella
Scientific NamePuncturella cucullata
Common NameHooded Puncturella
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusPuncturella
Speciescucullata
Geographic DistributionNorth Pacific Ocean, ranging from Alaska south along the west coast of North America to Baja California, Mexico. Also found in parts of the western Pacific, such as Japan.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15
Identifying FeaturesIts distinctive conical, cap-like shape with a slightly recurved or 'hooded' apex. The shell exhibits prominent, often irregular, radial ribs. Like other members of the genus Puncturella, it possesses a small, slit-like or keyhole-shaped anterior opening (foramen) near the apex, which is characteristic of keyhole limpets, though not clearly visible from the dorsal view in this image.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Gould, 1846)
Description
A small, conical, cap-shaped seashell with prominent radial ribs, held in the palm of a hand. The shell is off-white to grayish-white, with some natural discoloration or sediment in the grooves. The apex is slightly recurved or 'hooded'.
