Kromme-Geelhout-Database
Species details
Genus
Genus : Scutellastra
Family: Patellidae (Mollusca/Gastropoda)
Taxon : Marine Molluscs
Group : Animal
SPECIES
granularisNOTES
A flattened, oval shell to 45 mm. The ribs have distinct white knobs. Often eroded exposing a brown cap. Lives on exposed rocks high on the shore. An endemic herbivore which grazes on algae.
AUTHORITY
(Linnaeus, 1758)Sub Author
Conservation
CommonHabit
Not ApplicableLand Invertebrate
n/aColour
- Notes: Brown rim below. Underside white with an orange-brown centre, brown rim and a white muscle scar
- Colour: Brown
Common Name
- Hoedjie
- Skilpad
- Beaded limpet
- Bekraaldeklipmossel
- Granular limpet
- Skilpad
Habitat
- NOTES: Collected 1990 on the beach at the river mouth
- HABITAT NAME: Beach
Uses
- None known
- None
Months
- All year
Synonyms for Species
- Scutellastra granularis
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