Ischnochiton (Stenosemus) albus (Linnaeus, 1767)

This one-half inch oblong chiton is moderately elevated. Dorsal surface of valves smoothish except for irregular concentric growth ridges and a very fine sandpaper effect. Color of the valves is whitish, cream, light-orange or rarely marked with brown. The girdle resembles sandpaper, with tiny, closely packed gravelly scales.

Illustrated specimen from Burghardt Collection