Habitat On and among rocks, near or just below low-tide line to water 450' (137 m) deep.

To collect chitons it is best to wait for a minus tide and pick yourself a rocky area which would support these marine in the matter of habitat. Or, if you are lucking enough to be a diver then just look for the habitat. Then the search begins. Aside from those species which can be generally always found on the high exposed rocks which are only occasionally splashed by the waves and covered only at high tides, most specimens will be hidden under ledges, in rock crevices or under rocks or smooth boulders in loose sand