Ischnochiton cariosus, commonly known as the corroded ischnochiton, is a species of chiton in the genus Ischnochiton that lives under rocks in the intertidal and shallow subtidal waters of southern Australia and up the coast of Western Australia as far as Shark Bay. It is commonly found throughout its range and is often found with Ischnochiton torri. It grows to 35 mm long and has a pale-straw colour.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Corroded Ischnochiton 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 rissoi
- Callistochiton antiquus
- Lepidopleurus cajetanus
- Leptochiton inquinatus
- Ischnochiton elongatus
- Ischnochiton torri
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Polyplacophora
- Order
- Chitonida
- Family
- Ischnochitonidae
- Genus
- Ischnochiton
- Species
- Ischnochiton cariosus
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