ID Time! Please Help

fsu1dolfan · Feb 14, 2011

Okay so first let me apologize for the pics...they are from my friend with his iphone. He called me this morning talking about some weird monster in his tank that he has never seen before. I personally think it might by some kind of Chiton but i'm not 100%. What do you guys think?? Thanks!

Jcr's Reef · Feb 14, 2011

Whoa, that looks like a huge flat worm! It could be a peanut worm but I have never seen them flat bodied

fsu1dolfan · Feb 14, 2011

Jcr's Reef said:
Whoa, that looks like a huge flat worm! It could be a peanut worm but I have never seen them flat bodied

I thought flat worms were more like nudibranches....This guy looks thicker. Honestly i think it is a Cryptoplax Chiton aka flexible chiton. Check out this link
Indo Pacific Snails
Cryptoplax larvaeformis - my best guess

tangboy · Feb 14, 2011

Chiton require 8 plates... I don't see the plates on that though. Looks like I may need to do more research so I am better prepared!

tangboy · Feb 14, 2011

After reviewing I have to agree with the vote for Cryptoplax larvaeformis as my guess. The markings look to be the same.

fsu1dolfan · Feb 15, 2011

tangboy said:
After reviewing I have to agree with the vote for Cryptoplax larvaeformis as my guess. The markings look to be the same.

Same here man. I just wish i had some more pro IDers come out and confirm this for me. Hate to tell my friend that this thing is safe and it might not be.