DSC_9193 Noble chiton (Eudoxochiton nobilis) measuring up to 110mm, this is our largest chiton. Occurring as deep as 30m, adults live on open rock surfaces in kelp beds and on top of boulders on semi to exposed coastlines. Otago Harbour *
DSC_9173 Noble chiton (Eudoxochiton nobilis) detail of encrusted plates. This is our largest chiton (to 110mm). Occuring as deep as 30m, adults live on open rock surfaces in kelp beds and on top of boulders on semi to exposed coastlines. Otago Harbour
P_3180578 Green chiton, or papatua (Chiton glaucus) blue-green colour variant. Found on sheltered and exposed shores in the mid tide to shallow subtidal areas. Tolerant of muddy estuaries and even semi-polluted areas. Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh
