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Gumboot Chiton
Cryptochiton stelleri
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Polyplacophora ›Order: Chitonida ›Family: Acanthochitonidae ›Genus: Cryptochiton
About
The gumboot chiton (Cryptochiton stelleri) also known as the giant western fiery chiton, is the largest of the chitons, growing to 36 cm (14 in) and over 2 kg (4.4 lb). It is found along the shores of the northern Pacific Ocean from Central California to Alaska, across the Aleutian Islands to the Kamchatka Peninsula and south to Japan. It inhabits the lower intertidal and subtidal zones of rocky coastlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gumboot Chiton is Cryptochiton stelleri.
- Gumboot Chiton belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Gumboot Chiton belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Gumboot Chiton belongs to the class Polyplacophora.
- Gumboot Chiton belongs to the order Chitonida.
- Gumboot Chiton belongs to the family Acanthochitonidae.
- Gumboot Chiton belongs to the genus Cryptochiton.