Acanthochitona bednalli

Acanthochitona bednalli
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Size: 3 cm

Distribution: SA coastal and gulf waters

Habitat: Rocky coast on or under rocks

Depth: Mid intertidal to shallow subtidal

Acanthochitona bednalli
Acanthochitona bednalli
Acanthochitona bednalli
Acanthochitona bednalli

This small chiton is difficult to distinguish from others in its genus. It has a wide fleshy girdle, with tufts of long spicules. Its valves are covered in small flat-topped, teardrop-shaped pustules, and the triangular jugum is striated with broken lines. Its pattern and colour are variable, but it is often found in mottled creams, browns, greens, reds and yellows.