Acanthochitona zelandica is a species of chiton in the family Acanthochitonidae, also sometimes known as the hairy, or "tufted", chiton. It probably developed during the mid to late Pleistocene, and is endemic to New Zealand.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Tufted 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
- Acanthochitona crinita
- Acanthochitona garnoti
- Acanthochitona fascicularis
- Acanthochitona rubrolineata
- Plaxiphora caelata
- Notoplax violacea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Polyplacophora
- Order
- Chitonida
- Family
- Acanthochitonidae
- Genus
- Acanthochitona
- Species
- Acanthochitona zelandica
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