Craspedochiton zefranki

Craspedochiton zefranki is a species of chiton belonging to the family Acanthochitoninae. It is native to the Solomon Islands near San Cristobal.

Etymology

The species name "zefranki" is a masculine adjective formed from the name of Hosea Jan "Ze" Frank, who is known for his wit, creativity and humorous approach to scientific knowledge in the YouTube series TRUE FACTS.

Description

It has a small size growing to a size of up to 15 millimeters. Its head is semicircular and body has an overall ovoid shape with a ridge. The coloration of its body has a mix of yellow, dark orange and white with some green.