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Sorry, I had to :) they live on rocks, usually at least 10 metres from the tide line. When you go diving for paua, you have to wear weighted belts on your ankles so you can get down deep enough to collect them. New Zealand has AWESOME paua! yum :)
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Is paua the same as abalone?
Yes, paua is a type of abalone found in New Zealand. Abalone is a general term that refers to a variety of shellfish species, while paua specifically refers to the Haliotis iris species found in New Zealand.
What is a paua?
Paua is the Maori word for a species of Abalone which is only found in the waters of New Zealand. The Paua is actually related to snails.
What type of a animal is a 'paua'?
Paua is a species of Abalone (shellfish) found only in the waters of New Zealand.
Where in nz is the big paua?
The "Big Paua" is mostly found in deeper waters, but for the best and largest shells, the Chatham Islands hold that record hands down. However the statue of the "Big Paua" is in Riverton at the base of the South Island.
What types of paua are there?
There is 3 variations of Paua in New Zealand. The Standard Yellow or black foot, then a slightly smaller Silver Paua, and down in size again to what is called a Virgin Paua (or sometimes called Baby Paua.
What are Paua Fritters?
Paua Fritters are a combination of flour, egg and minced Paua.
How many species of paua are there?
There are only 3 species that can be directly called Paua. Silver Paua, Virgin Paua and normal Paua (though they can all be split into sub species).
Which tidal zone is a paua found in?
Paua can be found in the intertidal zone, particularly in the lower levels where the water is deeper during high tide and shallower during low tide. They are often found attached to rocks or hiding in crevices.
How do you say 'i have a paua' in Maori?
e whai ahau he Paua ' literally means 'I have a Paua!
How much seaweed do paua eat?
Your average adult Paua can possible nibble through about 1kg of Paua in a day, of course the larger the Paua the healthier the appetite.
Where can I find a picture of a paua?
There is plenty of pictures of Paua on the internet, just type "Paua" into Google's images section.
Movement of paua New Zealand?
Are you wanting to know if the Paua are on the move or are you wishing to move Paua within NZ. Most Paua Beds have been in much the same places for many centuries.
