DSC_7061 Brown chiton, or papatua (Ischnochiton maorianus) showing colour variations. 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. Otago Harbour
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_8642 Brown chiton, or papatua (Ischnochiton maorianus) right, with four Leptochiton inquinatus on the left. 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. Karitane.
