Chiton magnificus

Chiton magnificus, the liquorice sea cradle, is a species of edible chiton, a marine polyplacophoran mollusk in the family Chitonidae, the typical chitons.

Description

Chiton magnificus can reach a length of about 50.2 millimetres (1.98 in).

Distribution

The distribution of Chiton magnificus ranges from the Galapagos Islands at the equator, to Cape Horn at 55° South: Chile, Haida Gwaii, Ecuador, Peru.

Habitat

This species can be found in rocky pools with red encrusting algae, at a depth of 0 – 31 meters.

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