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It is only found in the sea around New Zealand. This marine mollusk eats seaweed and lives clinging to rocks at depths of 1-10 meters, normally along the shoreline.
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How long can a paua live for?
Although there is no true known answer it is estimated that a Paua can live for anything up to 30 years.
How many years has the paua been alive for?
Paua as a species has been existing on Planet earth for millions of years. Paua by its self can live for about 30 years.
Which tidal zone is a paua found in?
Anywhere from the low tide mark to 10m out.
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).
How do you say 'i have a paua' in Maori?
e whai ahau he Paua ' literally means 'I have a Paua!
How long can paua live for?
Though one has done full research on this it is believed they can live for about 30 years.
Where are paua found?
in the ocean. 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 :)
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 do paua live do they live in the sunlit zone?
Seldom do you find Paua below the 10m mark so sunlight might be a part of their life cycle, but then again the seaweed they eat tends to only grow in 10m of water or less.
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.
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.
