Crepidula fornicata (Linnaeus, 1758) Slipper limpet |
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Common atlantic slippersnail, Common atlantic slipper snail, Common atlantic slippersnail, Common slipper limpet, Common slipper shell |
photo by
Harvey-Clark, Chris |
Family: | Calyptraeidae (slipper shells) | |||
Max. size: | 5 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific, Western Atlantic, and the Mediterranean. Introduced in the Northeast Atlantic. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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Country info: | From North America including Mexico (Ref. 83435). Introduced in Willapa Bay and Puget Sound (Ref. 125669). C: Refs. 1314, 83435, 85292, 109264. |