New Zealand Seashore

DSC_0246 Painted shrimp (Alope spinifrons) detail of female in tidal pool amongst the endemic red seaweed (Adamsiella angustifolia). Found in tidal pools, and in sea caves on rocky shores. Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh *

DSC0246Painted shrimpAlopespinifronsfemaletidal poolendemicred seaweedAdamsiellaangustifoliarocky shoreGoat Island Marine ReserveLeigh