Red-Purple Sea Cradle
Callochiton puniceus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–480 m
- Max size: 2.4 cm
A reddish purple chiton, it lives on cobbles crusted with calcareous red algae and on pebbles and shells lying in silt, from the shore down to nearly five hundred metres. Its eight plated back lets it bend tight over uneven rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Callochitonida › Callochitonidae › Callochiton
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 385907.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red-Purple Sea Cradle live?
- The Red-Purple Sea Cradle (Callochiton puniceus) is typically found at 0–480 m.
- How big does the Red-Purple Sea Cradle get?
- The Red-Purple Sea Cradle grows to about 2.4 cm.