West Indian Ribbed Chiton
Calloplax janeirensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 1.9 cm
This small chiton clamps to the underside of rocks on coralline reefs and in rocky shallows, its eight overlapping plates ribbed along the back. It ranges from the intertidal down to around a hundred metres and grazes the rock surface.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Callistoplacidae › Calloplax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 386146.
FAQ
- How deep does the West Indian Ribbed Chiton live?
- The West Indian Ribbed Chiton (Calloplax janeirensis) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- How big does the West Indian Ribbed Chiton get?
- The West Indian Ribbed Chiton grows to about 1.9 cm.