New Zealand Seashore

DSC_5600Toheroa (Paphies ventricosa) buried deeply, up to 30 cm, in fine clean sand on open surf beaches. Now generally infrequent to rare, though they are common at some localities. Main beds are along the west coast of the North Island and the south coast of the South Island. Ripiro Beach, Dargaville *

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DSC_5600Toheroa (Paphies ventricosa) buried deeply, up to 30 cm, in fine clean sand on open surf beaches. Now generally infrequent to rare, though they are common at some localities. Main beds are along the west coast of the North Island and the south coast of the South Island. Ripiro Beach, Dargaville *

DSC 5600 Toheroa Paphies ventricosa Ripiro Beach Dargaville