Cayenne Keyhole Limpet
Diodora cayenensis
A small volcano-shaped shell with a neat keyhole opening at the summit.
- Typical size
- 0.5–1.5 in
- How often it turns up
- Fairly common
- Collecting
- Restricted
- Handling
- Safe to handle
Florida allows no live shelling in many counties and parks. If the animal is still inside, photograph it and put it back where you found it.
How to tell it apart
- Oval hole at the apex
- Radiating ribs of alternating strength
- Grey to pink-tinged
Found one?
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