Montfortia picta
NameMontfortia picta
Scientific NameMontfortia picta
Common NamePainted Keyhole Limpet
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusMontfortia
Speciespicta
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly around Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15-30 mm
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include the characteristic apical foramen (keyhole), the low conical limpet-like shape, strong radial sculpture, a crenulated shell margin, and the distinctive dark, horseshoe-shaped muscle scar on the interior.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Dunker, 1860)
Description
A marine gastropod shell, commonly known as a keyhole limpet, characterized by its low conical shape, radial sculpture, and an apical opening (foramen). The exterior is mottled with various shades, while the interior is pearly white with a distinctive dark, horseshoe-shaped muscle scar.
