Ribbed Chiton [Lepidopleurus cajetanus]
Description
Ribbed chitons are often seen clinging firmly to rocky surfaces, where their armor-like plates blend into the stone. Divers may notice the distinctive ridged texture along the shell, and how the animal holds on even in surge. With luck, you can spot them tucked into crevices or slowly grazing on the biofilm on the rock.
Where To See Ribbed Chiton
Sipadan Drop Off
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Turtle Cavern
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
White Tip Avenue
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Coral Garden
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
South Point
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
South Beach
Sea Lion Island
, Falkland Islands
South Beach
Sea Lion Island
, Falkland Islands
North Bay
Sea Lion Island
, Falkland Islands
North Bay
Sea Lion Island
, Falkland Islands
Jason’s Bay
West Falkland
, Falkland Islands
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
|
| Order |
Loricate comb jellies (Ctenophore relatives)
Neoloricata
|
| Family |
Chitons (Lepidopleura & relatives)
Lepidopleurida
|
| Genus |
Lepidopleurina
Lepidopleurina
|