Ischnochiton smaragdinus explained

Ischnochiton smaragdinus is a species of chiton in the family Ischnochitonidae.[1] [2]

Description

Ischnochiton smaragdinus can reach a length of about .[3]

Distribution

This species is endemic to southeastern and southwestern Australia (New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia).[3] [4]

Habitat

These chitons live intertidally and subtidally under rocks and stones.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=848110 WoRMS
  2. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id535150/ Biolib
  3. http://www.molluscsoftasmania.net/Species%20pages/Ischnochiton%20smaragdinus.html Molluscs of Tasmania
  4. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/online-resources/fauna/afd/taxa/08f62676-ac4b-4a0f-9449-4c6964cb4e40 Australian Faunal Directory