Cryptoplax oculata (Quoy & Gaimard, 1835)
140mm

Several Cryptoplax oculata were seen, usually stretched partway out of holes in the reef in the Russell Islands. These unusual chitons have reduced shell plates embedded in the tough surrounding tissue.

Created 19 January 2021
Updated 5 October 2022

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