Lottia persona

Mask limpet
Patelle masquée
Lapa

Distribution

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 5 Meters.
Very common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a group

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 5 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
The animal is a protandrous transsexual

Relationship with humans

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

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!