Many-rib Puncturella
NameMany-rib Puncturella
Scientific NamePuncturella noachina
Common NameMany-rib Puncturella
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusPuncturella
Speciesnoachina
Geographic DistributionWidespread in cold waters of the Northern Hemisphere, including the North Atlantic (from the Arctic to New England) and the North Pacific (from Alaska to California).
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)10-20
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive keyhole-shaped apical opening (foramen), numerous strong radial ribs, conical limpet-like shape, and white coloration. The 'many-ribbed' characteristic is a key identifier.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1771)
Description
A small, conical, limpet-like seashell characterized by numerous strong radial ribs extending from the apex to the margin. It features a distinctive keyhole-shaped opening (foramen) located anterior to the apex. The shell is typically off-white to white in color.
