About Fissurella barbadensis (Gmelin, 1791)
Fissurella barbadensis (Gmelin, 1791) is a species of limpet belonging to Fissurellidae, the keyhole limpet family. Its common names are the Barbados keyhole limpet and the rugose slit limpet. This species is native to the western Atlantic Ocean, including many islands of the Caribbean. Adult individuals of this limpet can reach up to 41 millimeters in length, and its overall shape is generally elliptical. Its shell has irregular ribbing, and the shell margin is also irregular. The shell ranges in color from gray to pinkish white, marked with purple spots and lines. The internal surface of the shell features concentric banding in green and white. The "keyhole" opening at the top of the shell has a green color on its inner surface. This species inhabits the rocky intertidal zone, and is sometimes found in coral reefs.
