Reddish Keyhole Limpet [Diodora ruppellii]
Description
The Reddish Keyhole Limpet is a marine gastropod found in the Western Indian Ocean. This species is characterized by its reddish-brown shell, which has a keyhole-like opening at the top. It is typically found on rocky or sandy substrates in shallow waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
|
| Family |
True limpets
Patellidae
|
| Genus |
Ridged limpets
Helcion
|