Striate Leathery Chiton

Cryptoplax striata

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

It has a brown, leathery appearance with tiny non-articulated shell valves

Size

Can grow up to around 120mm

Habitat

Under rocks, in tidal pools, to below low tide level, to depth of 36 m

Distribution

Southern Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Striate Leathery Chiton
Scientific name: Cryptoplax striata Lamarck, 1819
Family: Cryptoplacidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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