Ischnochiton smaragdinus (Angas, 1867) is a animal in the Ischnochitonidae family, order Chitonida, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Ischnochiton smaragdinus (Angas, 1867)
Ischnochiton smaragdinus is an endemic Australian chiton that grows to ~36 mm and lives under rocks in intertidal and subtidal areas.
Ischnochiton smaragdinus is a chiton species first described by Angas in 1867. This species can grow to a length of approximately 36 millimetres, or 1.4 inches. It is endemic to Australia, found in the southeastern and southwestern parts of the country, specifically in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia. Individuals of this species live in intertidal and subtidal zones, where they reside under rocks and stones.
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