New Zealand Seashore

DSC_2180 Brown chiton, or papatua (Ischnochiton maorianus) often found in clusters, on cobble or small boulders that are on sand or mud from the high intertidal to 20m. Found around NZ but more common in the north. All Day Bay, Kakanui *

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DSC_2180 Brown chiton, or papatua (Ischnochiton maorianus) often found in clusters, on cobble or small boulders that are on sand or mud from the high intertidal to 20m. Found around NZ but more common in the north. All Day Bay, Kakanui *

DSC 2180 Brown chiton variable papatua Ischnochiton maorianus intertidal All Day Bay Kakanui