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Cryptoplax iredalei
Cryptoplax iredalei, the Iredale's fleshy-chiton, is a species of chiton in the cryptoplax genus.
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Description
The typical shell-length of Cryptoplax iredalei can reach about 36 millimetres (1.4 in). Body is narrow and flattened, oval shaped, with 8 shell sections or valves. The basic color is brown to red-brown, sometimes with light and dark bands.
Range & habitat
This species is endemic to southeastern and southwestern Australia. These chitons can be found subtidally under rocks and stones.
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 775040.