Claim: The Callochiton crocinus ("smooth chiton" near the shores of the Australia-New Zealand region) is a colorful member of its class, colored yellow to red-brown with white spots, and classified in the family of Callochitonidae.
Evidence: Locally, it is known as "smooth chiton", but that name is elsewhere applied to other species. It is a rather colorful member of its class, yellowish- to reddish-brown with white spots; its scientific name means "saffron-colored beautiful chiton". Callochiton crocinus is a species of chiton or "sea cradle" in the family Callochitonidae. It occurs on the shores of the Australia-New Zealand region.