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What

Butterfly Chiton (Cryptoconchus porosus)

Observer

kylehilliam

Date

March 24, 2019 04:16 PM NZDT

Description

Found in the lower littoral zone on the Rangitoto side of North Head.

Butterfly Chiton - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
tanzylynne's ID: Butterfly Chiton (Cryptoconchus porosus)
Added on November 6, 2019
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Photos / Sounds

Observer

tangatawhenua

Date

September 2, 2016 03:48 PM NZST

Description

Ok I know shocking photos with drips all over them but these were the best that I could get. I have never seen a chiton this colour before with the bright red plates and mantle. Under 15mm long on the side of a rock in the low intertidal zone.

Chitons - Photo (c) Wendy Feltham, all rights reserved, uploaded by Wendy Feltham
tanzylynne's ID: Chitons (Class Polyplacophora)
Added on September 8, 2016
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