Rhyssoplax [Rhyssoplax]

Description

Rhyssoplax is a genus of chitons that exhibit a range of shell plate textures, from smooth to granular, and are often adorned with radial lines or patterns. These chitons are distributed in various marine environments, from intertidal areas to deeper waters. Rhyssoplax species are known for their ability to blend into rocky and coral substrates, a trait that aids in their protection against predators. They feed by grazing on the thin layers of algae present on their habitat surfaces.

Species

Six-plated chiton [Rhyssoplax tristis]

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Canterbury chiton [Rhyssoplax canterburiensis]

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Otago chiton [Rhyssoplax otagoensis]

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Taxonomy