Mopalia mucosa

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Rock Chiton

Range: Eastern Pacific Ocean

Size: 3.5 inches, (9 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits the intertidal zone, and usually found under rocks in the daytime.

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected or suited for the home tropical aquarium.

A cool water specimen and has a temperature range of 50 to 68°F (10 - 20°C).

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Mollusca

Class: Polylacophora

Order: Chitonida

Family: Mopalidae

Genus: Mopalia

FYI: Shown here for identification only.