Callistochiton [Callistochiton]

Description

The Callistochiton genus is characterized by marine chitons that exhibit a wide range of colors and patterns on their dorsal surface. Members of this genus have eight articulated shell plates surrounded by a tough girdle. These chitons are known for their ability to cling tightly to rocky substrates in intertidal and subtidal zones. They feed on algae and biofilms, using a specialized radula to scrape their food from hard surfaces.

Species

Heath's chiton [Callistochiton heathi]

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Radiant chiton [Callistochiton radiatus]

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Daisy chiton [Callistochiton viviparus]

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Taxonomy