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Owl Limpet

Lottia gigantea

Photo by CoralAvery
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small snail like creature with an orange body and gray-brown flat shell.

Habitat:

Spotted at La Jolla Shores during low tide.

Notes:

My little brother found this one lose from the rocks and wanted me to take some pics! Nice spotting little bro. :)

Reference Links:

Cabrillo Tidepool Study: Owl Limpet

Species ID Suggestions

Owl limpet

Lottia gigantea
KarenSaxton
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Comments (2)
KarenSaxton
UNlike the much smaller fingernail limpet, owl limpets can reach 3 inches across

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
Mission
2011 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedNovember 28, 2011

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