DSC_4674 Northern tuatua (Paphies subtriangulata) detail of siphons extended from the sand. Shell is greyish and shallowly buried in clean sand on open beaches, from low intertidal, down to 5-10m. Pakiri Beach *
DSC_7212 Northern tuatua (Paphies subtriangulata) found at or just below the surface of clean sand on open beaches, usually at, or below low water. Pakiri Beach
DSC_7820 Northern tuatua (Paphies subtriangulata) showing blue adductor muscles of this species. Found at or just below the surface of clean sand on open beaches, usually at, or below low water. Pakiri Beach *