pink-rayed limpet
Namepink-rayed limpet
Scientific NameLottia rosacea
Common Namepink-rayed limpet
FamilyLottiidae
GenusLottia
Speciesrosacea
Geographic DistributionPacific coast of North America, ranging from California to Baja California.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15-25
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive pinkish/reddish-brown radial ray pattern on a light background; low, oval, conical shell shape; apex slightly anterior; often found on algal-covered rocks.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Carpenter, 1866)
Description
A marine gastropod, specifically a limpet, characterized by its low, oval, conical shell with a distinctive pattern of reddish-brown to pinkish radial rays on a lighter background. It is typically found adhering to rocky substrates in intertidal and subtidal zones, often amidst algal growth.
