Tetraclita squamosa

Ribbed barnacle
Geriffelte Seepocke
Geribde zeepok
Balane à côtes
Bellota de mar estriada

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is attached to its substrate
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Lives in large groups
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 5 cm
Maximum age known : 15 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest