Lottia pelta (Rathke, 1833)

(Variations of Lottia pelta)
(Normal form of Lottia pelta)


(Lottia pelta from Postelsia stypes)
(Lottia pelta form found living on Postelsia stypes)


Description

Synonyms:
Collisella pelta, Acmaea pelta Eschscholtz
Common Name:
Shield Limpet
Size:
To 54mm.
Description:
Distribution/Range:
Bering Sea and Alaska (Aleutian Islands) to Baja California (Bahia del Rosario).
Habitat:
Comments/Remarks:
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