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Paua can live up to about an hour out of water, though if they are still cling to a rock and have sealed them selves onto it they can last several hours......or at-least until the next high tide.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhile it has yet to be totally proven it is believed they can live anywhere up to 30 - 40 years.
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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.
Is paua the same as abalone?
Yes, Paua Belongs to the Haliotidae family. One of over 130 species of Abalone found around the world.....though Paua is the most colourful of them all.
What type of a animal is a 'paua'?
Paua is a species of Abalone (shellfish) found only in the waters of New Zealand.
Who is the pauas prey?
Hopefully you mean who preys on the Paua. Apart from Man there is a fairly large starfish that also attacks and eats the Paua.
Do dogs or cats eat paua?
Try and see
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.
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 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).
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 is the disadvantagesdifficulties in paua farming?
Dedication, long hours, food supply, control of water supply, expensive set up.
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.
What are Paua Fritters?
Paua Fritters are a combination of flour, egg and minced Paua.
Which tidal zone is a paua found in?
Anywhere from the low tide mark to 10m out.
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.
