Callistochiton decoratus

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Family:	Callochitonidae ()
Max. size:	2.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthic; marine
Distribution:	Eastern Central Pacific: USA, Mexico.
Diagnosis:	Girdle: Fine scaly. Lateral areas of the median valves: Two ribs appearing scalloped near the girdle. Head valve: 11 depressed ribs with the tail valve having 9 rounded ribs. Mucro: Median. Central areas: Have longitudinal ribs becoming obsolete near the dorsal ridge. Girdle: Cream with light brown bands and the valves are olive buff to dark green (Ref. 296).
Biology:
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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