Hemitoma octoradiata (Gmelin, 1791)
Eight-rib emarginula
Hemitoma octoradiata
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Fissurellidae (keyhole limpets)
Max. size:  3.2 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 23 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found in intertidal and offshore coral reefs as well as cienaga facies, particularly on algae, coral, rocky and sandy habitats (Ref. 83934).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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