Three-ribbed chiton

Rhyssoplax tricostalis

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This less common Chiton was found at Tomahawk point in about 2 meters of water at low tide in a high energy wave zone

Identification

Colour is variable in this species normally mottled with flecks of other colours. The keel is higher than other chitons, the girdle features fine scales

Size

Can grow to around 30mm in length

Habitat

Can be found under rocks in the lower intertidal zones and subtitally to depths of around 10m

Distribution

Can be found from Western Australia to Victoria including along Northern Tasmanian Coasts and the Bass Strait Islands

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)
  1. Biodiversity Heritage Library (original description) (accessed 2023-09-12 17:49:40)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2023-09-12 17:51:13)
  3. MolluscaBase. Rhyssoplax tricostalis (Pilsbry, 1894) (accessed 2023-09-12 17:51:38)

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