DSC_3326 Chameleon shrimp (Hippolyte bifidirostris) identified by small sets of spines along the dorsal edge of the beak-like rostrum at the front of it's body. Found amongst brown seaweed at low tide. Maitai Bay, Karikari Peninsula *
DSC_7674 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, have coloured tufted setae on the dorsal surface of the body. Found amongst brown or red seaweeds at low tide. Catseye Point, Kakanui *
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