New Zealand Seashore

DSC_5174 Reef star, or patakaroa (Stichaster australis) large, and commonly found on surf beaten coasts from North Cape to Milford Sound. Occurring from low tide to below the water this star commonly feeds on mussels. Maori Bay, Muriwai *

DSC5174Reef starstarsea starstarfishpatakaroaStichasteraustralisMaori BayMuriwai