Tonicia disjuncta (Frembly, 1827)
Reddish-brown tonicia
Reddish-brown tonicia,  Tonicia rojo-cafĂ©
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Family:  Chitonidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 3 - 300 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Probably endemic to Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on hard bottoms at depths of 3 to 300 meters (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from Peruvian province, Puerto Montt to Peninsula Taitao and Golfo de Penas to Strait of Magellan. Abundance in this area is said to be rare (Ref. 87801). C: Ref. 87801.

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