DSC_2916 NZ hermit crab, or kaunga waerau (Pagurus novizealandiae) minus its protective empty shell 'home'. It's hooked abdomen is designed to fit inside an empty shell, as a temporary home. Common in the intertidal zone. Quarantine Point, Otago Harbour
DSC_7713 Common hermit crab, or kaunga waerau (Pagurus traversi) like the half crabs this species is separate from the true 'short-tailed' crabs. It's hooked abdomen is designed to fit inside an empty shell, as a temporary home. Found from low tide down to 15 meters. Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh *
DSC_9240 Common hermit crab, or kaunga waerau (Pagurus traversi) like the half crabs this species is separate from the true 'short-tailed' crabs. It's hooked abdomen is designed to fit inside an empty shell, as a temporary home. Found from low tide down to 15 meters. Aquarium Point, Otago Harbour
