Crepidula fornicata

Slipper limpet
Pantoffelschnecke
Muiltje
Crépidule
Lapa Zapatilla común

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally attached to its substrate
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a group
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 : 10 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The animal is a protandrous transsexual

Relationship with humans

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