Marbled Chiton
Chiton marmoratus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 7.6 cm
A common chiton of tropical rocky coasts, the marbled chiton sits high in the spray and intertidal zones gripping the rock. Around eight centimetres long, it carries eight mottled plates and scrapes algae from the surface beneath it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Chitonidae › Chiton
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 386780.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marbled Chiton live?
- The Marbled Chiton (Chiton marmoratus) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- How big does the Marbled Chiton get?
- The Marbled Chiton grows to about 7.6 cm.