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Family Acanthochitonidae 

NORTHEAST PACIFIC

Cryptochiton stelleri

Ogden Pt., Victoria , BC, 15 feet

GIANT or GUMBOOT CHITON

Occurs on rocky reefs to 60 feet.  Orange or brown with mantle completely covering valves.  Attains 13 inches and at least 20 years.  Alaska to Central California & Japan.