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Family Acanthochitonidae 

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Acanthochitona armata   

Moku o Loe, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, 2 feet

 

BRISTLED CHITON

Uncommon in crevices or under rocks and rubble within the surf zone.  Tufts of bristles line the girdle and the multicolored valves have striated pattern.  Attains nearly 1 inch, 25 mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.