DSC_4474 Butterfly chiton, or papatua (Cryptoconchus porosus) characterised by the visible absence of shell plates that are almost completely covered by its fleshy nodular girdle. Exposed rocky bays, found under rocks or ledges where there is a lot of water movement. Otago Harbour *
DSC_7127 Butterfly chiton, or papatua (Cryptoconchus porosus) small juvenile. Characterised by the visible absence of shell plates that are almost completely covered by its fleshy nodular girdle. Exposed rocky bays, found under rocks or ledges where there is a lot of water movement. Aquarium Point, Otago Harbour
DSC_9601 Ornate limpet, or kakihi (Cellana ornata) strongly sculptured with 11 prominent white radial ribs. Spaces between these ribs are dark with a row of white-toothed bumps forming weak ridges. Found higher on the shore than other Cellana, and often exposed to the elements. Otago Harbour *
