Giant Chiton

Plaxiphora albida

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Flattened oval-shaped body with 8 shell sections (valves) surrounded by a fleshy girdle. Usually dark green with cream bands, girdle brown with darker bands and long bristles.

Size

Can grow up to 10 cm long

Habitat

On and underocks Rock platforms on exposed coast

Distribution

Southern Australia from WA to QLD including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-11-26 20:46:36)
MolluscaBase eds. (2021). MolluscaBase. Plaxiphora albida (Blainville, 1825). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species (accessed 2021-11-26 20:46:57)

Quick Facts

Common name: Giant Chiton
Scientific name: Plaxiphora albida (Blainville, 1825)
Family: Mopaliidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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