Patelloida profunda Deshayes, 1863
photo by Grist, John and Maria

Family:  Lottiidae (lottiid limpets)
Max. size:  1.75 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Oman, Mauritius and Palau.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on rocks and other objects, usually above high tide level (Ref. 130068). Abundant on limestones shores within a lagoon (Ref. 7992).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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