Cryptoplax striata

Cryptoplax striata, commonly known as the striate leathery chiton is a species of chiton in the genus Cryptoplax that lives under rocks and in crevices in the intertidal and subtidal waters of southern Australia. It grows to 120 mm long and has a brown, leathery appearance with tiny non-articulated shell valves.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cryptoplax striata 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

• Cryptoplax iredalei
• Notoplax violacea

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Polyplacophora

Order

Chitonida

Family

Cryptoplacidae

Genus

Cryptoplax

Species

Cryptoplax striata

More species