|
Cryptochiton stelleri (Middendorff, 1847) Giant Pacific chiton |
| No Picture Available |
| Family: | Acanthochitonidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 32.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean. Temperate to polar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Valves: Pure white; completely covered by what appears to be coarse maroon leather. Large white valves (Ref. 296). | |||
| Biology: | Fisheries: The foot of the Gumboot Chiton is sometimes eaten in the same manner as the abalone (Ref. 296). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | ||||
| Country info: |
|
|||