How deep does the Black Katy live?

The Black Katy (Katharina tunicata) is typically found at 0–40 m.

How big does the Black Katy get?

The Black Katy grows to about 13 cm.

Black Katy

Katharina tunicata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–40 m
Max size: 13 cm

This glossy black chiton grips wave battered rock from the middle intertidal down to about forty metres, where heavy surf keeps competitors away. Its eight plates sit nearly buried in a leathery girdle, and it grazes red and green algae and diatoms.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Mopaliidae › Katharina

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 386338.

FAQ

How deep does the Black Katy live?: The Black Katy (Katharina tunicata) is typically found at 0–40 m.
How big does the Black Katy get?: The Black Katy grows to about 13 cm.