Patella ferruginea
Substrate and environment
- The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- Rare species.
- Endemic species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 11 cm
- Maximum age known : 35 year(s)
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
- The animal is a protandrous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- -Sport or local fishing
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
- The species is classified asEndangered
Ribbed mediterranean limpet
Riesen Napfschnecke
Grande patelle
Lapa ferrugínea
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