DSC_4448 Yellow foot paua, or hihiwa (Haliotis australis) empty shell of a large adult. Found on wave exposed rocky reefs from the low tide zone to 5m. Adults found singly or in small groups on open rock surfaces or cracks and crevices, juveniles are found under cobbles. All Day Bay, Kakanui *
DSC_4464 Yellow foot paua, or hihiwa (Haliotis australis) detail, empty shell of a large adult. Found on wave exposed rocky reefs from the low tide zone to 5m. Adults found singly or in small groups on open rock surfaces or cracks and crevices, juveniles are found under cobbles. All Day Bay, Kakanui.
DSC_8262 Yellow foot paua, or hihiwa (Haliotis australis) underside, showing characteristic 'yellow foot'. Found on wave exposed rocky reefs from the low tide zone to 5m. Adults found singly or in small groups on open rock surfaces or cracks and crevices, juveniles are found under cobbles. Otago Harbour *