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Callochiton puniceus (Gould, 1846) Red-purple sea cradle |
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| Family: | Ischnochitonidae (chitons [narrow chitons]) | |||
| Max. size: | 2.4 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 480 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic and Eastern Pacific: Chile, Argentina and Falkland Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | This species is found on cobbles encrusted with calcareous red algae, pebbles and shells lying in silt at depths of 0 to 480 m (Ref. 87801). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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