New Zealand Seashore

DSC_4626 Sea slater (Scyphax ornatus) detail of hole in sand. Recognised at once by the unique shape of its eyes, Scyphax makes a vertical burrow 15-20cm deep in sand above high tide on sandy beaches, it comes to the surface after dark to feed. Pakiri Beach *

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DSC_4626 Sea slater (Scyphax ornatus) detail of hole in sand. Recognised at once by the unique shape of its eyes, Scyphax makes a vertical burrow 15-20cm deep in sand above high tide on sandy beaches, it comes to the surface after dark to feed. Pakiri Beach *

DSC 4626 Sea slater Scyphax ornatus detail burrow hole in sand sandy beach Pakiri Beach