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Shield limpet

Lottia pelta

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Viewed from above Shield Limpets are oval with a slightly off-center peak. Their color varies from white or gray to tan or brown. It's often good camouflage.

Habitat:

Spotted on the sea wall at Redondo Beach.

Reference Links:

Lottia pelta - Wikipedia, Friends of Skagit Beaches - Shield Limpet

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Brian38
yes. Thanks for commenting Hema. I'll be making a separate spotting for the barnacles soon.
HemaShah
Did you notice the barnacles in the picture?

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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
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Pacific Northwest Wildlife

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PublishedDecember 26, 2017

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