How deep does the Ribbed Chiton live?

The Ribbed Chiton (Lepidopleurus cajetanus) is typically found at 0–200 m.

How big does the Ribbed Chiton get?

The Ribbed Chiton grows to about 2.5 cm.

Ribbed Chiton

Lepidopleurus cajetanus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–200 m
Max size: 2.5 cm

A small ribbed chiton of Mediterranean and Atlantic rock, this species clings to stone from the tide line down to around 200 metres. Its eight overlapping plates flex so it can curl into a ball if prised loose, and it grazes algae and growth from the rock.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Lepidopleurida › Leptochitonidae › Lepidopleurus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140194.

FAQ

How deep does the Ribbed Chiton live?: The Ribbed Chiton (Lepidopleurus cajetanus) is typically found at 0–200 m.
How big does the Ribbed Chiton get?: The Ribbed Chiton grows to about 2.5 cm.