P_3140147 Woolly sea hare (Bursatella leachii) a juvenile amongst seagrass. A beautifully camouflaged sea hare, resembling a mass of seaweed. Found in sheltered localities along the northeastern coast of the North Island down as far as Auckland. Common seasonally, with greatest densities occuring on mudflats in autumn. Te Pua Point, Parengarenga Harbour *
DSC_4326 Woolly sea hare (Bursatella leachii) juvenile on sand. A large (to 12cm), and beautifully camouflaged sea hare, resembling a mass of seaweed. Found in sheltered localities along the northeastern coast of the North Island down as far as Auckland. Common seasonally, with greatest densities occuring on mudflats in autumn. Te Pua Point, Parengarenga Harbour *
DSC_3479 Woolly sea hare (Bursatella leachii) detail of head. A large (to 12cm), and beautifully camouflaged sea hare, resembling a mass of seaweed. Found in sheltered localities along the northeastern coast of the North Island down as far as Auckland. Common seasonally, with greatest densities occur on mudflats in autumn. Maitai Bay, Karikari Peninsula *
