New Zealand Seashore

DSC_7037 Snakeskin chiton, or papatua (Sypharochiton pelliserpentis) detail of 'chain mail' mantle. Commonly found around NZ from the high to low intertidal, on sheltered and exposed shores. Otago Harbour.

DSC7037SnakeskinchitonpapatuaSypharochitonpelliserpentiscommonhighlowintertidalshelteredexposedshoresOtago Harbour