Scutellastra peronii, also known as Peron's limpet and scaly limpet, is a species of true limpet, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Patellidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Scaly Limpet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Patella ulyssiponensis
- Patella rustica
- Scutellastra laticostata
- Cellana rota
- Patella depressa
- Montfortula rugosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Patellida
- Family
- Patellidae
- Genus
- Scutellastra
- Species
- Scutellastra peronii
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