DSC_0908 Cockle, or tuangi (Austrovenus stutchburyi) leaving a track through the sand as it moves across the surface. This animal is more acurately known as Little-necked clam. Found in the intertidal area, burrowing in sand and mud from mid to low tide on protected shores. Often found in brackish estuaries illustrating a tolerance to low salinity and silt loading. Waipuna Bay, Aramoana *
DSC_2862 Cockle, or tuangi (Austrovenus stutchburyi) showing the small fringed entrance and exit siphons extended. This animal is more acurately known as Little-necked clam. Found in the intertidal area, burrowing in sand and mud from mid to low tide on protected shores. Often found in brackish estuaries illustrating a tolerance to low salinity and silt loading. Otago Harbour
DSC_9056 Cockle, or tuangi (Austrovenus stutchburyi) marked to show growth rings on shell. This animal is more acurately known as Little-necked clam. Found in the intertidal area, burrowing in sand and mud from mid to low tide on protected shores. Often found in brackish estuaries illustrating a tolerance to low salinity and silt loading. Otago Harbour *
