Ischnochiton maorianus, sometimes called the variable chiton, is a fast moving species of chiton in the family Ischnochitonidae, endemic to the main islands of New Zealand where it is abundant.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Variable 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
- Ischnochiton elongatus
- Ischnochiton muscarius
- Ischnochiton smaragdinus
- Ischnochiton comptus
- Ischnochiton striolatus
- Ischnochiton australis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Polyplacophora
- Order
- Chitonida
- Family
- Ischnochitonidae
- Genus
- Ischnochiton
- Species
- Ischnochiton maorianus
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