Red Glass-Hair Chiton
Acanthochitona hemphilli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–18 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
A small chiton around three centimetres, it lives on reef rubble and tucks under calcareous rocks. Its eight plates sit in a hairy girdle, giving it the bristly look its name suggests.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Acanthochitonidae › Acanthochitona
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 386489.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Glass-Hair Chiton live?
- The Red Glass-Hair Chiton (Acanthochitona hemphilli) is typically found at 0–18 m.
- How big does the Red Glass-Hair Chiton get?
- The Red Glass-Hair Chiton grows to about 2.5 cm.