Range and Habitat ⁴

Range
Cyanoplax hartwegii can be found from Port Orford, Oregon (USA) to Punta Abreojos, Baja California Sur (MEX).

Habitat
C. hartwegii is most commonly found under rocks under algae in the mid intertidal zone but can also be found in the high intertidal if submerged in a pool.

Depth range based on 6 specimens in 6 taxa.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 3 samples.

Environmental ranges
  Depth range (m): 0 - 145
  Temperature range (°C): 10.151 - 10.151
  Nitrate (umol/L): 6.725 - 6.725
  Salinity (PPS): 31.893 - 31.893
  Oxygen (ml/l): 6.561 - 6.561
  Phosphate (umol/l): 0.943 - 0.943
  Silicate (umol/l): 15.658 - 15.658

Graphical representation

Depth range (m): 0 - 145
 
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Morphology and Identification ⁵

Morphology and Identification
Cyanoplax hartwegii, formerly Lepidochitona hartwegii, is an olive green chiton with an oval body and very low profile. The coloration of these animals can vary, but it is usually a muted earthy green with some brown stripes and the girdle can be banded or mottled. The valve surface appears very smooth to the unaided eye and touch, but microscopically it is granulated.

Sources and Credits

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More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• World Register of Marine Species

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