Crepidula fornicata (Linnaeus, 1758) Slipper limpet |
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Common atlantic slippersnail, Common atlantic slipper snail |
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photo by
Harvey-Clark, Chris |
Family: | Calyptraeidae (slipper shells) | |||
Max. size: | 5 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific, Western Atlantic, and the Mediterranean. Introduced in the Northeast Atlantic. | |||
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Biology: | From sublittoral sediments (Ref. 1314). It is a sessile-burrower, suspension feeder (Ref. 96498). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | ||||
Country info: | C: Refs. 83435, 109264. |