Rhyssoplax stangeri
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Rhyssoplax stangeri (Reeve, 1847) |
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Chiton stangeri Reeve, 1847 |
Rhyssoplax stangeri is a species of chiton in the family Chitonidae.
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[edit] Distribution
This species is endemic to the North Island and the northern half of the South Island of New Zealand. It is common in the Manukau Harbour.
[edit] Habitat
This chiton is found at low tide and in shallow water, on shells and under stones.
[edit] Description
The shell is small, similar to Rhyssoplax canaliculata but not so elevated. Sculpture is similar but with a wider smooth area at the jugum.
Coloration is variable, usually pale green, longitudinally streaked, and irregularly spotted in darker green. The ground colour in some ranges from buff to orange-brown.
Length is up to 20 mm, and width up to 12 mm.
[edit] References
- Powell A. W. B., New Zealand Mollusca, William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 ISBN 0-00-216906-1