Brown Spotted Sea Cradle
Ischnochiton punctulatissimus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- For divers: safe
A small chiton of the intertidal, the brown spotted sea cradle clings to the underside of stones and shells from the shore down to about four metres. Eight overlapping plates let it bend flat against uneven rock, and it grazes algae and film as it inches along.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Ischnochitonidae › Ischnochiton
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 848073.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Spotted Sea Cradle live?
- The Brown Spotted Sea Cradle (Ischnochiton punctulatissimus) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- Is the Brown Spotted Sea Cradle dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Spotted Sea Cradle is harmless to divers.