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Chiton tuberculatus Linnaeus, 1758 West Indian green chiton |
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| Family: | Chitonidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 7.62 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 4 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: USA, Colombia, Bermuda, Mexico, Venezuela and the West Indies. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Valve color: Dull grayish green or greenish brown; Some valves, dark-brown arrow-shaped patch on the dorsal ridge. Lateral areas: Five irregular, radiating cords. Central areas: Smooth at the top and eight to nine strong, wavy, longitudinal ribs on the sides. Girdle color: Alternating zones of whitish, green or black. Scales: Appear to be slightly higher than broad (Ref. 281). | |||
| Biology: | Epibiotic (Ref. 110502). Very common under rocks, in the zone between tides (Ref. 292); intertidal to shallow subtidal (Ref. 289); intertidal and spray zones of rocky shores (Ref. 2022). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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