New Zealand Seashore

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

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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

7061 DSC Brown chiton variable papatua Ischnochiton maorianus clusters cobble small boulders sand mud high intertidal 20m Otago Harbour