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Cryptoconchus floridanus (Dall, 1889) White-barred chiton |
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| Family: | Acanthochitonidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 2.54 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: USA, Puerto Rico and Aruba. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Maximum Total Length: 2.5 centimeters. Girdle: Thin, black, naked; extends upward over the valves except over the narrow; beaded dorsal area. Exposed valves: Appear as streak of white paint along the top of the chiton. Suture: Each has a minute pore bearing short bristles on the girdle, but very difficult to view (Ref.281). | |||
| Biology: | Epibiotic (Ref. 110502). Under rocks in the little deep infracoast (Ref. 292). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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