Liolophura japonica (Lischke, 1873)
Japanese common chiton
Liolophura japonica
photo by Choi, Jong-Kwan

Family:  Chitonidae ()
Max. size:  4.43 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan, south to Vietnam.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on exposed rocky shores, amongst Mytilisepta virgata beds (Ref. 126136).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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