New Zealand Seashore

DSC_7034 Snakeskin chiton, or papatua (Sypharochiton pelliserpentis) detail of 'chain mail' mantle. Commonly found around NZ from the high to low intertidal, on sheltered and exposed shores. Otago Harbour *

7034DSCSnakeskinchitonpapatuaSypharochitonpelliserpentiscommonhighlowintertidalshelteredexposedshoresOtago Harbour