Pink Slit-limpet
NamePink Slit-limpet
Scientific NamePuncturella rosea
Common NamePink Slit-limpet
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusPuncturella
Speciesrosea
Geographic DistributionEastern Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Norway and the British Isles south to the Mediterranean Sea. Also found in Arctic waters.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)5-15
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its conical, limpet-like form, the characteristic anterior slit (not an apical keyhole), and the strong cancellate sculpture composed of radial ribs and concentric lines. The internal surface is smooth, and the slit is often bordered by an internal callus.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Seguenza, 1862)
Description
The Pink Slit-limpet is a small, conical marine gastropod shell, characterized by its limpet-like shape and a distinctive anterior slit. The shell exhibits a cancellate sculpture, formed by numerous radial ribs intersected by concentric growth lines, creating a grid-like pattern. The interior is smooth, and the shell's overall appearance is robust for its size.
