Chiton squamosus

Chiton squamosus is a species of chiton, a marine polyplacophoran mollusk in the family Chitonidae, the typical chitons.

Description

Chiton squamosus can reach a length of. The seven valves are dull, ashen-gray with dull-brown, irregular, wide, longitudinal stripes. Girdle alternates pale stripes of grayish white and grayish green.

Distribution and habitat

Chiton squamosus is present in southeastern Florida and the West Indies. These chitons occur in rocky coasts, in the zones of sweeping of the waves, at a depth of 0 – 3 meters.