Patelloida alticostata (Angas, 1865)
photo by Grist, John and Maria

Family:  Lottiidae (lottiid limpets)
Max. size:  max. reported age: 10 years
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 3 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Palau and Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth range is based on occurrence in Australia (Ref. 100576); to be replaced with a better reference.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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