Scutus unguis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Black keyhole limpet
photo by Batoy, Corazon B.

Family:  Fissurellidae (keyhole limpets)
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 37 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in intertidal rocky shores and coral reefs (Ref. 85382). Also found in intertidal to 10 m, on rubble (Ref. 75835).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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