| Family: |
Chitonidae () |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Minimum depth assumed from its ecology. Inhabits fringing barrier reef (Ref. 2912). Found in mangrove areas (Ref. 2908). Algae-feeding herbivore (Ref. 1456). Uses its radula to excavate a home site for grazing surface algae (Ref. 2907). Occurs at the high tide mark. Found from intertidal to 2 m, on rocks (Ref. 75835). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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