Polymastia aurantium *

Polymastia aurantium

Summary 2

Round or 2 or more joined together making an oblong shape.

Found on the sides of surge channels at the low tide mark or inshore rocky reefs.

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More Info

iNaturalist NZ Map

Habitat Covered Rock, Rock Pool, Seaweed Beds
Location East Coast Northern NI, East Coast Northern SI, East Coast Southern SI, West Coast Northern NI
Substrate Hard Rock
Occurence Common
Tide zone Intertidal, Subtidal