Squamose Chiton
Chiton squamosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 7.6 cm
An armoured chiton with eight overlapping plates that grips the rock along surf beaten coasts. Reaching about eight centimetres, it scrapes algae from the stone in the intertidal zone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Chitonidae › Chiton
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 848071.
FAQ
- How deep does the Squamose Chiton live?
- The Squamose Chiton (Chiton squamosus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- How big does the Squamose Chiton get?
- The Squamose Chiton grows to about 7.6 cm.