Patella pellucida

Blue-rayed limpet
Durchscheinende Haübchenschnecke
Blauwgestreepte schaalhoren
Helcion
Lapa listada

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
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 : 2 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.

Relationship with humans

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