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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