West Indian Fuzzy Chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 10 cm
A thick shelled chiton up to ten centimetres, it grips rock with great force in the wave splashed zone between the tides on open tropical shores. The fuzzy girdle ringing its eight plates gives it both its name and a bristly edge.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Chitonidae › Acanthopleura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 386270.
FAQ
- How deep does the West Indian Fuzzy Chiton live?
- The West Indian Fuzzy Chiton (Acanthopleura granulata) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- How big does the West Indian Fuzzy Chiton get?
- The West Indian Fuzzy Chiton grows to about 10 cm.