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Gumboot Chiton

Cryptochiton stelleri

Photo by HemaShah
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39.2323, -120.586

Field Notes

Description:

Atleast 9 inches or more.Found on the mendocino beach.

Habitat:

Pacific ocean.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
HemaShah
yes jellis.Was dead and washed ashore.Ventral view would have been good too.Normally am too hesitant of touching marine sea creatures for fear of being stung.
Jellis
This looks more like a Gumboot Chiton, Cryptochiton stelleri http://www.uniprot.org/taxonomy/6655 Warty Sea Cucumber has spiny like texture.
HemaShah
Sukanya, I updated it accordingly .Thnx
HemaShah
Thanks s o much Sukanya. I think that your ID as Warty Sea Cucumber is on the dot!!
SukanyaDatta
Hi Hema, While you check out that incredible Nudibranch (or not) spare a look at this one too.
MrsPbio
Idaho spud? LOL. (Sorry.. couldn't resist...!) But seriously.. doesn't it look like a potato?
SukanyaDatta
Hema, Please check these out: http://www.mexfish.com/fish/wartscuc/wartscuc.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parastichopus_parvimensis The warty sea cucumber (Parastichopus parvimensis) is a sea cucumber that can be found from the Gulf of Alaska to southern California. Good luck.
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PublishedMay 4, 2016

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