Japanese Common Chiton
Liolophura japonica
- Group: Other
- Max size: 4.4 cm
- For divers: safe
A small chiton of exposed rocky shores, the Japanese common chiton clamps down among mussel beds where the surf is heaviest. Its eight hinged plates let it curl tight against the rock when waves pull at it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Chitonidae › Liolophura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 386278.
FAQ
- Is the Japanese Common Chiton dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Common Chiton is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Common Chiton get?
- The Japanese Common Chiton grows to about 4.4 cm.