| Family: |
Callochitonidae () |
| Max. size: |
2.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: USA, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Girdle: Fine scaly. Lateral areas of the median valves: Two ribs appearing scalloped near the girdle. Head valve: 11 depressed ribs with the tail valve having 9 rounded ribs. Mucro: Median. Central areas: Have longitudinal ribs becoming obsolete near the dorsal ridge. Girdle: Cream with light brown bands and the valves are olive buff to dark green (Ref. 296). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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