General Description

Flattened oval shaped body with 8 shell sections (valves) surrounded by a fleshy girdle. Usually cream to red-brown, or blue-green to black. Up to 4 cm long.

Biology

This uncommon species tends to prefer rocks in areas of sand or mud.

Habitat

Under rocks in tidal areas, to depth of 9 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Sea snails and shells › Chitons

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

4 cm

Diet

Herbivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Identify

• Sea Snails - Chitons

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed