Acanthopleura spinosa Bruguière, 1792
Spinose chiton
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Family:  Chitonidae ()
Max. size:  9 cm BL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length is based on data from Australia (Ref. 83505). Seeks shelter within crevices during low tide (Ref. 101383). Associated with Saccostrea cucculata (Ref. 2919).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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