Cooper's Chiton (Lepidozona cooperi)

Cooper's Chiton, a reference photo — Photo: Cjziems · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Lepidozona cooperi, commonly known as Cooper's chiton, is a common species of chiton found among intertidal rocks and boulders from Vancouver Island to Baja California.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cooper's Chiton being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Lepidozona radians
Lepidozona pectinulata
Cyanoplax keepiana
Ischnochiton australis
Chiton cumingsii

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Polyplacophora
Order: Chitonida
Family: Ischnochitonidae
Genus: Lepidozona
Species: Lepidozona cooperi

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