Veiled Pacific Chiton
Placiphorella velata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 5.8 cm
Unlike most chitons that simply graze algae, this Pacific species is a hunter, raising the flared front of its shell like a trapdoor and clamping down on small crabs and worms that wander beneath. It clings to rocks in surge swept shallows down to around 20 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Mopaliidae › Placiphorella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 386377.
FAQ
- How deep does the Veiled Pacific Chiton live?
- The Veiled Pacific Chiton (Placiphorella velata) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the Veiled Pacific Chiton get?
- The Veiled Pacific Chiton grows to about 5.8 cm.