New Zealand Seashore

DSC_7655 Chameleon shrimp (Hippolyte multicolorata) identified by the smooth-ridged edge on top of the beak-like rostrum at the front of it's body. Some individuals such as this one, also have coloured tufted setae on the dorsal surface of the body. Amongst brown and red seaweeds at low tide. Catseye Point, Kakanui

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DSC_7655 Chameleon shrimp (Hippolyte multicolorata) identified by the smooth-ridged edge on top of the beak-like rostrum at the front of it's body. Some individuals such as this one, also have coloured tufted setae on the dorsal surface of the body. Amongst brown and red seaweeds at low tide. Catseye Point, Kakanui

DSC 7655 Chameleon shrimp prawn Hippolyte multicolorata brown seaweed low tide Catseye Point Kakanui