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Boreochiton ruber (Linnaeus, 1767) Northern red chiton |
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photo by
Telnes, Kåre |
| Family: | Tonicellidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 1.27 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northern Atlantic and Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Valves: Moderately elevated valves; smooth except for growth wrinkles; Colored a light tan covered with a marbling of orange-red, or entirely red. Girdle: Reddish brown with weak maculations and covered with minute, elongated scales. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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