Ciocalypta penicillus *

Ciocalypta penicillus

Summary 3

Common and found around the Northern Coast of the NI

Surface is rough

Usually found in coarse sandy sediment in channels and around the base of rocky reefs, in crevices filled with muddy sand and shell deposits, and in channels.

Colour Yellow

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More Info

iNaturalist NZ Map

Substrate Mud, Rubble, Sand
Occurence Common
Habitat Covered Rock, Seabed
Tide zone Intertidal, Subtidal
Location East Coast Northern NI, West Coast Northern NI