New Zealand Seashore

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 *

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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 prawn Hippolyte multicolorata seaweed low tide Catseye Point Kakanui