Chiton olivaceus
Green chiton
Grüne Käferschnecke
Groene keverslak
Chiton vert
Chiton verde
Chitone verde
Distribution
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- The species can be found between 0 and 25 Meters.
- Common species.
- Endemic species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 4 cm
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
Relationship with humans
- The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!