Acanthochitona exquisita (Pilsbry, 1893)

This 28 mm chiton is an exquisite example of the Acanthochitonas. The tufts of spicules on the girdle are long and colored green, pink or bronzy. Only a small dorsal portion of the dark-olive valves shows between the girdle. A perfect specimen of this chiton is a great beauty.

Illustrated specimen from the Burghardt Collection.