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Chiton magnificus
Chiton magnificus Deshayes, 1827
Liquorice sea cradle
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Family:  Chitonidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 31 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Peru and Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This is an edible species found in rocky pools on solid rocks with red encrusting algae, hydrozoa or in Mytilus chilensis accumulations, 0 to 31 meters in depth (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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