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Lottia paralella (Dall, 1921)
Pacific Eelgrass Limpet
Family: Lottiidae

Distribution of Lottia paralella in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction

The Pacific Eelgrass Limpet is found along the Pacific Coast, from Alaska to California.

DNA work has shown that this is a distinct species from Lottia alveus (extinct) (Harbo, 2002).

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted

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Lottia alveus

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