New Zealand Seashore

DSC_0242 Painted shrimp (Alope spinifrons) 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 *

DSC0242Painted shrimpAlopespinifronsfemaletidal poolendemicred seaweedAdamsiellaangustifoliarocky shoreGoat Island Marine ReserveLeigh