Puncturella pauper
NamePuncturella pauper
Scientific NamePuncturella pauper
Common NameNone widely known (sometimes referred to as a type of keyhole limpet or puncture limpet)
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusPuncturella
Speciespauper
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Alaska south along the coast to California.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Approximately 3-4 mm in length (based on the scale visible in the image).
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive feature is the apical, keyhole-shaped foramen (perforation). Other identifying features include its conical, limpet-like shape and strong radial sculpture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDall, 1890
Description
A small, conical, limpet-like marine gastropod shell, characterized by strong radial ribs and a distinctive keyhole-shaped apical opening (foramen). The shell is typically off-white to translucent white and relatively thin. The image shows a dorsal view of the shell, highlighting its sculpture and apical perforation.
