Family: |
Ischnochitonidae (chitons [narrow chitons]) |
Max. size: |
3.81 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 37 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: USA. |
Diagnosis: |
Maximum Total Length: 3.8 cm; three times as long as wide. Valves: Strongly arched; colored whitish to whitish-green with markings of olive, blackish olive or gray. Lateral areas: Raised with strongly beaded longitudinal riblets. Central areas: Wavy, longitudinal ribs. Girdle: Marbled with bluish and gray; covered with round, solid, finely striated scales (Ref. 281). |
Biology: |
Epibiotic (Ref. 110502). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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