Tugali suteri
NameTugali suteri
Scientific NameTugali suteri
Common NameSuter's Slit Limpet
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusTugali
Speciessuteri
Geographic DistributionEndemic to New Zealand, including the North Island, South Island, Stewart Island, and Chatham Islands.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)25
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its oval, flattened shape, numerous strong radial ribs covering the entire shell surface, giving it a corrugated texture. A characteristic posterior apical slit is present, though not clearly visible in this dorsal view, it is a defining feature of the genus *Tugali*.
Raritycommon
Author CitationThiele, 1916
Description
A small to medium-sized keyhole limpet, characterized by its oval, flattened shell and prominent radial ribbing. The shell is typically off-white to cream with subtle color variations and occasional reddish-brown markings. It is found subtidally on rocky substrates.
