Genus Chiton Linnaeus, 1758
Type species:
Chiton tuberculatus Linnaeus, 1758 by subsequent designation, see Dall, W.H. 1879. Report on the limpets and chitons of the Alaskan and Arctic regions, with descriptions of genera and species believed to be new. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 1: 281-344 [Date published 13 Feb. 1879].
Taxonomic Decision for Subgeneric Arrangement
- Bullock, R.C. 1988. The genus Chiton in the New World (Polyplacophora: Chitonidae). Veliger 31: 141-191 [149]
Distribution
States
Tasmania
Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states,
drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and
IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be
reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the
entire distribution. See further details below.
IMCRA
Tasmanian Shelf Province (36)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 m bathymetric: Tas. Coast
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |