The green chiton is easily recognised by its glossy valves. They are uniform in colour but individually range from deep bottle green to pale blue. Grows to 35 mm length.

Found on sheltered and exposed shores in the mid tide to shallow subtidal areas (5m). They are tolerant of muddy estuaries and even semi polluted areas.

grazer

This chiton hides during the day and emerges at night to graze on the open rock.

NZ Coastal Marine Invertebrates; Vol 1