DSC_8845 Wafer clam (Hiatula siliquens) generally associated with muddy sands, in semi-protected harbours and estuaries. Common to abundant in some areas. The Spit, Aramoana *
DSC_9075 Cockle, or tuangi (Austrovenus stutchburyi) live animal with siphons extended, beside open valves of empty shell. This animal is more acurately known as Little-necked clam. Found in the intertidal area, burrowing in sand and mud from mid to low tide on protected shores. Lower Portobello, Otago Harbour *
DSC_5783 Cockle, or tuangi (Austrovenus stutchburyi) showing the small fringed entrance and exit siphons extended. This animal is more acurately known as Little-necked clam. Found in the intertidal area, burrowing in sand and mud from mid to low tide on protected shores. Otago Harbour
