Hakodate Chiton
Ischnochiton hakodadensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A small chiton of stony bottoms and oyster beds, found clinging to the undersides of stones and rocks. It ranges from the intertidal down to eighty metres and grows to roughly three centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Ischnochitonidae › Ischnochiton
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 848089.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hakodate Chiton live?
- The Hakodate Chiton (Ischnochiton hakodadensis) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Hakodate Chiton dangerous to divers?
- The Hakodate Chiton is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hakodate Chiton get?
- The Hakodate Chiton grows to about 2.5 cm.